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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
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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
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
Content
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, also called SSRIs, are the type of antidepressant prescribed most often. They can ease symptoms of moderate to severe depression. They are relatively safe, and they typically cause fewer side effects than other types of antidepressants do.
