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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)

Block only serotonin (not NE) reuptake
Elevate serotonin levels
Fewer side effects than TCA
No hypotension
No anticholinergic effects
No cardiotoxicity
Most common side effect
Nausea, insomnia, sexual dysfunction

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