The drug of choice in the treatment of mild Depression is SSRI (Fluoxetine).
SSRIs is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
Other examples of SSRIs include
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- Citalopram
- Escitalopram
- Paroxetine
- Sertraline
- Fluvoxamine
- Vilazodone
Common Side effects of SSRIs
Side effects associated with SSRIs include but not limited to:
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- Agitation, shaky or anxious
- feeling or being sick
- indigestion
- diarrhoea or constipation
- loss of appetite and weight loss
- dizziness
- blurred vision
- dry mouth
- excessive sweating
- sleeping problems (insomnia) or drowsiness
- headaches
- low sex drive
- difficulty achieving orgasm during sex or masturbation
- in men, difficulty obtaining or maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction)
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