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Sub-class of Psychotherapeutics

SSRI Antidepressants

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for depression and anxiety.

4 drugs in this class

Drugs in SSRI Antidepressants

Sertraline

Zoloft

FDA Approved

Sertraline is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

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Indications: Major Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder...

Escitalopram

Lexapro, Cipralex

FDA Approved

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Potently and selectively inhibits neuronal reuptake of serotonin (5-HT), enhancing serotonergic neurotransmission.

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Indications: Major depressive disorder (MDD), Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)...

Fluoxetine

Prozac, Sarafem

FDA Approved

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and the first drug in its class, widely used for depression, OCD, and eating disorders.

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Indications: Major depressive disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder...

Citalopram

Celexa

FDA Approved

Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder.

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Indications: Major depressive disorder

Related Body Systems

Body systems targeted by drugs in the SSRI Antidepressants class.

Central Nervous System

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