Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of antidepressants used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, and some personality disorders. They are also typically effective and used in treating premature ejaculation problems. The main indication for SSRIs is clinical depression. SSRIs are frequently prescribed for anxiety disorders like social anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and chronic pain. ...Read more at Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- often takes 6-8 weeks for the drug to begin reaching its full potential
- can cause sexual side effects
- Not addictive but may cause withdrawals symptoms if stopped abruptly
- Affects the serotonin levels in the brain
- FDA warning of suicidal thoughts in adolescents and young adults
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Latest Headlines on Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
What are Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors?
- Healthwise (via Maine General Health): Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) For Depression
- MayoClinic (via Riverside Online): Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- HealthyPlace:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
What Are The Uses for Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors?
- About.com:Treating Panic Disorder
- Family Doctor:Antidepressants: Medicine for Depression
- Healthwise(Via WebMD): Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) For Postpartum Depression
- Healthwise(via WebMD): Antidepressants And Other Drugs To Treat Headaches
- Healthology: A Hard Habit to Break: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors?
- MayoClinic (via Revolution Health): Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- HealthyPlace:Side-Effects of Antidepressants:How to Cope
- Psych Central : Serotonin Syndrome (Feb. 14, 2008)
- MedicineNet: What about Discontinuing Antidepressants
- Clinical Psychiatry News: Long Term Side Effects Surface with SSRIs
What are the Alternatives to Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors?
- WebMD: Cyclic Antidepressants
- AltMd: Biofeedback-Neurofeedback
- American Psychological Association: Anxiety Disorders: The Role of Psychotherapy in Effective Treatment
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors?
- National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): ST John's Wort
- NCCAM: Kava
- AltMD: Treating Depression Holistically
- GrannyMed: Home Remedies For Depression
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- HealthTalk: Life With Depression
- Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry: A Closer Look: Peer Review, SSRIs, Suicide, and Booze
- The World Health Guide: The Subject Of Best Depression Anxiety Medication Is Hotly Being Debated
Clinical Trials for Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- Clinical Trials.gov: Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- CenterWatch:Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Controversy and Lawsuits about Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- Scoop Independant News: FDA Protects SSRI Makers With Misleading Warning (May 24, 2007)
- Clinicians Digest (Via Psychotherapy Networker): Conflict Mediation for Siblings The Downside Of Black-Labeling (Sept./Oct. 2007)
- Dissident Voice: FDA Protects SSRI Makers With Misleading Suicide Warning (May 22nd, 2007)
- News.com.au: Antidepressant Drug Zoloft Made Girl 'Suicidal' (March 20,2008)
- Star-Telegram: Grapevine Woman: Emotional Distress Caused Her To Kill Grandmother (May. 26, 2008)
Abuse of Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- Benzo.org.uk: SSRIs, Drug Withdrawal and Abuse:Problem Or Treament?
- News-Medical.net: SSRI Addiction Is A Myth (July 10,2004)
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America:Anxiety Medication and Children
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- JAMA: Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Articles
- PubMed Central: Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Articles
- Google Scholar: Articles on Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
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- Contributor: Davette Malufka
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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