What are SSRIs?
By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of antidepressants that are used in the treatment of clinical depression. These agents are also useful in several other mental health conditions such as anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder and some phobias such as social phobia and agoraphobia (fear of open spaces).
Examples of SSRIs
Some examples of commonly used SSRIs include:
Fluoxetine (prozac)
Sertraline
Fluvoxamine
Paroxetine
Citalopram
Escitalopram
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