Does Selective-serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Cause Weight Gain?
- Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk
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- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
Drug Treatment Guidelines
Major Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment Guidelines
Major classes of antidepressants include:
- Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These drugs have become the standard antidepressants. They target the brain chemical (neurotransmitter) serotonin. They can be effective and usually have moderate side effects.
- Other neurotransmitter inhibitors. These drugs target neurotransmitters other than or in addition to serotonin, such as norepinephrine. Many...
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Serotonin
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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