{"id":38741,"date":"2026-06-18T21:28:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T21:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/?p=38741"},"modified":"2026-06-18T17:29:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T21:29:15","slug":"selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitor-wordpress-article-by-larry-chiang-650-283-8008","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitor-wordpress-article-by-larry-chiang-650-283-8008\/","title":{"rendered":"Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor WordPress Article by Larry Chiang, 650-283-8008"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SSRI stands for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor.<\/span><\/p>\n

SSRIs are a class of medications primarily used as antidepressants. They are one of the most commonly prescribed types of antidepressants because they tend to be effective and have a better side effect profile than older antidepressants.<\/span><\/p>\n

How they work: Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate mood, sleep, appetite, and other functions. SSRIs block the reabsorption (reuptake) of serotonin into the nerve cell that released it. This leaves more serotonin available in the space between nerve cells, which over time (usually 2 to 6 weeks) can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n


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Common SSRIs include:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  Fluoxetine (Prozac) – used for depression, OCD, bulimia, panic disorder<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  Sertraline (Zoloft) – used for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  Escitalopram (Lexapro) – used for depression, generalized anxiety<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  Citalopram (Celexa) – used for depression<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  Paroxetine (Paxil) – used for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  Fluvoxamine (Luvox) – used for OCD, social anxiety<\/span><\/p>\n

Common conditions treated: major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and sometimes other issues like premenstrual dysphoric disorder or premature ejaculation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common side effects: nausea, diarrhea, sexual problems (lower libido or difficulty reaching orgasm), insomnia or drowsiness, weight changes, dry mouth, sweating, and initial jitteriness or increased anxiety. Most side effects get better after the first few weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n

SSRIs are generally not addictive, but stopping them suddenly can cause discontinuation syndrome (flu-like symptoms, dizziness, irritability). It is best to taper the dose slowly under a doctor\u2019s guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n

They carry a black-box warning about increased risk of suicidal thoughts in children, adolescents, and young adults, especially when first starting treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SSRI stands for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. SSRIs are a class of medications primarily used as antidepressants. They are one of the most commonly prescribed types of antidepressants because they tend to be effective and have a better side effect profile than older antidepressants. How they work: Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38742,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38741","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38741","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38741"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38741\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38742"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38741"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38741"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38741"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}