Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are a class of drugs. It is usually a type of antidepressant. Which helps in reducing the symptoms of moderate to severe depression. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors generally cause fewer side effects than other types of antidepressants and are safe for most people.

How Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs ) Work

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors treat depression by increasing the level of serotonin, a chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) in the brain. Serotonin carries signals between brain nerve cells (neurons). Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: By blocking the reuptake of serotonin in neurons, make more serotonin available to improve the transmission of messages between neurons.