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

With the advent of selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), the number of noted cases of serotonin syndrome has increased. A 2002 Toxic Exposure Surveillance System report revealed that of ...

Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) and Effexor (venlafaxine) are SNRIs. Pristiq treats depression, while Effexor treats depression and ...

Summary: Duloxetine is a balanced selective serotonin and norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitor available in the United States for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and diabetic ...

Antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs have been the first line of treatment for mood disorders and anxiety for the last three decades. These medicines mainly ...

Citalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, is an effective, well-tolerated agent for the management of hot flashes, a novel study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has ...

Some maternal medications, like SSRIs and steroids, are associated with lower levels of protein and fat in breastmilk.