In this easy-to-understand 2-minute video, I explain the mechanism of action, indication and side effects of Selective Serotonine Reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs are the most commonly prescribed type of antidepressants and include: Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), Citalopram (Celexa), Sertraline (Zoloft), Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), Escitalopram (Lexapro). SSRIs can also be used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Timecodes:
0:00 Function of Serotonin
0:18 Indications of SSRIs
0:37 Mechanism of action
1:33 Treatment duration
1:53 Side effects

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