SSRI (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and social depression and anxiety disorder

List of SSRI drugs
Celexa
Lexapro (order Lexapro )
Prozac (order prozac online )
Luvox
Paxil (order Paxil )
Zoloft (order Zoloft online)

How It Works

SSRI affect neurotransmitters ( brain chemicals ) and reduce depression and anxiety disorders.

Uses

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are used to reduce anxiety and depression associated with social anxiety disorder.

How Well It Works

SSRIs reduce the severity of anxiety related to anticipating a panic attack when facing a feared event in social anxiety disorder.

Side Effects

Side effects of SSRIs include:

* Weight gain.
* Nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea.
* Feeling irritable or anxious.
* Dry mouth.
* Drowsiness.
* Loss of sexual desire or ability.
* Headache.
* Problems sleeping.

* Tremor or shaky hands.

FDA Advisories. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued:

* An advisory on antidepressant medicines and the risk of suicide. The FDA does not recommend that people stop using these medicines, but to watch for warning signs of suicide in those using them. This is especially important at the beginning of treatment or when doses are changed.
* A warning about the antidepressants Paxil and Paxil CR and birth defects. Taking these medicines in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy may increase your chance of having a baby with a birth defect.

See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)
What To Think About

SSRIs usually are started at low doses and increased gradually. They may take several weeks to start working. If you experience side effects that won’t go away (such as sexual dysfunction), your doctor may change your medication or combine it with another medication to help reduce such side effects.

Never suddenly stop taking antidepressants. The use of any antidepressant should be tapered off slowly and only under the supervision of a doctor. Abruptly stopping antidepressant medications can cause negative side effects or a relapse of anxiety symptoms.

People with liver disease usually require lower doses of SSRIs.

For more information on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, see Drug Reference. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)