SSRI Definition

ĕsĕs-är-ī
noun
Any of a class of drugs, such as fluoxetine or sertraline, that inhibit the uptake of serotonin by neurons of the central nervous system and are primarily used in the treatment of depression and obsessive compulsive disorder.
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Origin of SSRI

  • s(elective) s(erotonin) r(euptake) i(nhibitor)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

SSRI Sentence Examples

  • More importantly, don't take herbs, natural supplements and SSRI medications together.

  • Never stop taking SSRI medications abruptly.

  • While the newer class of medications to treat depression and anxiety disorders, called SSRI drugs, are better tolerated by most people than older medications on the market, many people seek an alternative to costly anti-depressant drugs.

  • Direct testing of St. John's Wort benefits to SSRI medication benefits still need to be conducted, but the results are strong enough to merit an "A" rating for this herb from the Mayo Clinic, one of its top ratings for herbal efficacy.

  • Although SSRI medications are prescribed for anxiety disorders and depression, most studies show that St. John's Wort is better at helping people with depression than anxiety.

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