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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Content How SSRIs work SSRIs approved to treat depression Possible side effects and cautions Safety issues Suicide risk and antidepressants Stopping treatment with SSRIs Finding the right antidepressant

SSRIs approved to treat depression

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved these SSRIs to treat depression:

  • Citalopram (Celexa)
  • Escitalopram (Lexapro)
  • Fluoxetine (Prozac)
  • Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva)
  • Sertraline (Zoloft)

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