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What are SSRIs?

SSRIs increase the amount of the chemical serotonin in the brain. Brain cells use serotonin to communicate with each other. Most scientists believe serotonin plays a role in depression and other mental conditions.

SSRIs start to work within the first week of treatment, but it can take four to six weeks to see the full effects. All antidepressants, including SSRIs, are equally effective when used at the recommended doses. However, SSRIs are safer in situations of overdose than older antidepressants.

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Micromedex® Healthcare Series. Thomson Micromedex 2006.
The American Psychiatric Press Textbook of Psychopharmacology. American Psychiatric Press Inc., 1998.
Sarafem Product Information. Warner Chilcott. Last accessed 11/2006.
Drug Facts and Comparisons. Facts & Comparisons, 2006.

This answer prepared 8/23/2000.
This information updated 11/22/2006.

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