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• Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) is the first class of antidepressant designed, and are now the most prescribed antidepressants in most countries.

• Fast Facts

  1. Mechanism of action: SSRIs inhibit serotonin reuptake into the presynaptic cell of nerves, increasing the level of serotonin available
  2. Uses: depression, anxiety, premature ejaculation, personality disorders
  3. Common side effects: nausea, drowsiness, headache, teeth clenching, strange dreams, dizziness, weight loss/gain, anorgasmia, increased depression, panic attacks, tremors
  4. Adverse side effects: orthostatic hypotension, akathisia bone fractures, liver or renal impairment, suicidal ideation, sinus tachycardia, myocardial infarction

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI).

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