Term ID: T5094

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

/selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitor/
Class of antidepressant medications that increase serotonin availability by blocking its reabsorption in brain synapses.
Example: Medications like Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil used to treat depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Reference: Wong et al. (1995)