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Which group of drugs have largely replaced TCAs and MAOIs as the drugs of choice in treating depression?
Which group of drugs have largely replaced TCAs and MAOIs as the drugs of choice in treating depression?
What is the primary indication for SSRIs?
What is the primary indication for SSRIs?
Which side effect is NOT recorded for SSRIs?
Which side effect is NOT recorded for SSRIs?
What is a possible side effect of all antidepressants, including SSRIs?
What is a possible side effect of all antidepressants, including SSRIs?
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When may serotonin syndrome be potentially caused by SSRIs?
When may serotonin syndrome be potentially caused by SSRIs?
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Study Notes
Antidepressant Medications
- SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) have largely replaced TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants) and MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors) as the drugs of choice in treating depression.
Indications for SSRIs
- The primary indication for SSRIs is depression.
Side Effects of SSRIs
- Euphoria is NOT a recorded side effect of SSRIs.
- A possible side effect of all antidepressants, including SSRIs, is weight gain.
Serotonin Syndrome
- Serotonin syndrome may be potentially caused by SSRIs when combined with other serotonergic medications or when an SSRI is taken in overdose.
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Test your knowledge of SSRIs and antidepressant drugs with this quiz! Explore the mechanism of action, time frame for antidepressant effect, and their advantages over other classes of antidepressants.
