selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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1. See SSRI

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Example Sentences

I stay away from all selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants now.

From Seattle Times

Menopausal hormone therapy and the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor paroxetine can also ease some symptoms.

From New York Times

For high-risk women, other sources of relief exist: The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor paroxetine is approved for the relief of hot flashes, although it is not as effective as hormone therapy.

From New York Times

Fluvoxamine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor typically prescribed for depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder.

From Science Magazine

Although fluvoxamine’s mechanism of action in the COVID-19 context is uncertain, the drug is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that has antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects; it also has antiplatelet activity that could potentially reduce the widespread clotting that can complicate severe COVID-19.

From Science Magazine