SSRI
Serotonin reuptake blocker
SSRI stands for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, a class of antidepressant medications that increase serotonin levels in the brain.
Common SSRIs include Prozac, Zoloft, and Lexapro.
They're prescribed for depression, anxiety, and related conditions: My doctor put me on an SSRI for my panic attacks.
The term appears frequently in discussions of mental health treatment.
Generic SSRI antidepressant
- sertralineSSRI antidepressant drug
- citalopramSSRI antidepressant medication
- escitalopramSSRI antidepressant medication
- paroxetineSSRI medication for depression
prescription · dosage · generic · brand-name · tablet · capsule · milligram · pharmacy
Neurotransmitter recapture by neurons
- inhibitorAgent that slows reactions
- selectiveChoosing with care
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
neurotransmitter · transporter · binding · uptake · blockade · synaptic · neurochemistry · presynaptic
Prolonged low state
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- OCDCompulsive repetition disorder
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
- bulimiaDisorder of bingeing and purging
premenstrual · dysthymia · phobia · efficacy · remission · response · first-line · maintenance
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
- headacheCranial pain
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
sweating · tremor · agitation · hyponatremia · discontinuation · withdrawal · tapering · tolerance
Mental disorder physician
- psychotherapyTreatment through guided conversation
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- treatmentCare for an ailment
management · compliance · adherence · monitoring · titration · adjustment · follow-up · outpatient
fluoxetine
Generic SSRI antidepressant
- sertralineSSRI antidepressant drug
- citalopramSSRI antidepressant medication
- escitalopramSSRI antidepressant medication
paroxetine · prescription · dosage · generic · brand-name · tablet · capsule · milligram · pharmacy · refill
reuptake
Neurotransmitter recapture by neurons
receptor · neurotransmitter · transporter · binding · uptake · blockade · synaptic · neurochemistry · presynaptic · 5-HT
depression
Prolonged low state
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- OCDCompulsive repetition disorder
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
bulimia · premenstrual · dysthymia · phobia · efficacy · remission · response · first-line · maintenance · augmentation
nausea
Pre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
- headacheCranial pain
dizziness · sweating · tremor · agitation · hyponatremia · discontinuation · withdrawal · tapering · tolerance
psychiatrist
Mental disorder physician
- psychotherapyTreatment through guided conversation
- CBTPsychological treatment abbreviation
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
treatment · management · compliance · adherence · monitoring · titration · adjustment · follow-up · outpatient · combination
- Neuroactive Drugsdopamine, GABA, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, neurotransmitters
- antidepressantsfluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, citalopram, escitalopram
- InhibitorsCOX inhibitor, ACE inhibitor, rust inhibitor
- libido killersantiandrogens, anti-androgens, antiandrogen, saltpeter, bromide
- Anxietyanxiety, nervousness, panic, worry, generalized anxiety
- panic attackspanic attack, panic, heart palpitations, palpitations, racing heart
SSRISNRI
Psychiatric medication class
MAOI · TCA · dopamine agonist · SRI · antipsychotic
SSRIpsychotherapy
Treatment through guided conversation
talk therapy · cognitive behavioral therapy · CBT · electroconvulsive therapy · ECT
SSRIbenzodiazepine
Sedative drug class
stimulant · amphetamine · depressant · sedative · tranquilizer