SSRI

Examples of SSRI in the following topics:

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder

  • Pharmaceutical treatments for GAD include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which are more commonly used as antidepressants.
  • SSRIs block the reabsorption of serotonin in the brain so that it can keep activating serotonin receptors, improving the individual's mood.
  • SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are a type of drug frequently used to treat disorders with symptoms of depression (e.g., major depressive disorder) and anxiety.

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  • The serotonin receptors of OCD sufferers may be under-stimulated, which is consistent with the observation that many OCD patients benefit from the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class of medications that allows more serotonin to be readily available.
  • Behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medications (such as SSRIs) are regarded as first-line treatments for OCD.

• Explaining Mood Disorders

  • SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) have shown to improve depressed mood and are often used as medical treatment.
  • Major depressive disorder medications usually include antidepressants such as SSRIs, while bipolar disorder medications can consist of antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and/or lithium.

• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are considered to be a first-line drug treatment.
  • SSRIs for which there are data to support use include: citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, and sertraline.

• Introduction to Anxiety Disorders

  • In terms of medication, SSRIs are most commonly recommended.

• Sexual Dysfunction and Disease

  • Other causes may include aging, fatigue, hormone imbalance, pregnancy, postpartum depression, medications (such as SSRIs), or psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety.
  • SSRI antidepressants are a common pharmaceutical culprit, as they can delay orgasm or eliminate it entirely.

• Other Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

  • Some antidepressant medications may also be helpful, such as the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
  • Like other obsessive-compulsive disorders, hoarding may be treated with various antidepressants from the Tricyclic antidepressant family clomipramine and from the SSRI families.
  • There are several different classes of pharmacological treatment agents that have some support for treating excoriation disorder: (1) SSRIs; (2) opioid antagonists; and (3) glutamatergic agents.

• Pharmacotherapy (Medication)

  • Antidepressants come in several forms: tricyclics, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, such as Prozac and Praxil), and monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
  • However, benzodiazepines are often preferred over SSRIs for the treatment of anxiety disorders because they act more quickly and require a lower dose in order to be effective.

• Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

  • Prescribed medications include several classes of antidepressants: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).

• The Link Between Psychology and Health

  • Two trials have found that 16 weeks of regular exercise is equally as effective as an SSRI antidepressant medication in the treatment of mild to moderate depression in older adults who have been inactive.