SSRIs are commonly prescribed antidepressants that increase serotonin levels in the brain, helping to alleviate symptoms of depression and other mental health conditions. While generally considered ...

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What do Prozac, Lexapro, and Zoloft have in common? All belong to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, and all have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug ...

SSRIs cause chemical changes in the brain that may help reduce symptoms of depression. (Photo Credit: DigitalVision/Getty Images) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are antidepressant ...

Antidepressants balance brain chemicals called neurotransmitters to ease depression symptoms, with several classes available, including SSRIs, SNRIs, and MAOIs. Side effects vary among antidepressants ...

Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) are a class of drugs that affect the brain’s serotonin system, and doctors most commonly prescribe them as antidepressants. SRIs increase the levels of serotonin ...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, were the third class or generation of antidepressants developed. They are now the most commonly prescribed antidepressant medications. They are ...