Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, also known as SSRIs, are among the newest antidepressants in the UK, introduced in 1988. They have been found to be effective in treating depression and are also used for treating other illnesses/disorders such as anxiety, anorexia and bulimia. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors are widely used and have aided the recovery of millions of people. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors work by blocking serotonin (a brain chemical) from going back to the nerve cell that sent the signal so there is increased serotonon transport between nerves and higher levels of serotonin in the brain.
There are five Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors:
* Citalopram (Cipramil)
* Fluoxetine (Prozac)
* Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
* Paroxetine (Seroxat)
* Setraline (Lustral)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors are safe to take in the prescribed dose but can have side-effects which should wear off within a couple of weeks. The most common side effects are:
* Nausea - feeling sick and/or vomitting
* Insomnia - being unable to sleep at night
* Sedation - feeling sleepy/drowsy
* Headahce - painful pounding or throbbing feelings in your head
* Restlessness - feeling tense and nervous, unable to stay still, may sweat more
* Sexual Dysfunction - finding it hard to have an orgasm, no desire for sex
Please follow the links below for more detailed information on individual drugs.
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