Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are among the most widely prescribed medications in the United States, primarily for managing depression. While SSRIs emerged as antidepressants ...

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 ...

Switching from a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) to a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) is a common step for individuals whose depression isn’t fully managed with ...

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 ...

That is why SSRIs [selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors] are prescribed to help treat depression because they increase the level of serotonin," says Monica Starkman, MD, professor emerita in ...

However, the gut, like the brain, also produces serotonin, a chemical that regulates mood. Medicines categorized as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) work by blocking that ...

An SNRI (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) is one of two major classes of medications used to treat clinical symptoms of depression and anxiety, along with SSRIs (selective ...

Prenatal exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is associated with an increased risk of functional constipation developing in offspring, according to a study published online Dec.