Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Schizophrenia medication falls under two main categories: older, first-generation ...

Switching from one selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) to another antidepressant could be used to measure antidepressant non-response, according to new research from the Institute of ...

SSRI stands for "selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor," a class of medication that medical professionals most commonly prescribe to treat a variety of mental health conditions, according to ...

This is the first in a series of articles about the science of various aspects of college life. Use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, has increased among college students since ...

Background Literature surrounding the association between antidepressant use during pregnancy and miscarriage is conflicting. We aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies among ...

Antidepressant withdrawal can last from days to over a year, depending on the medication, dosage, duration, and tapering method. Antidepressant withdrawal, or withdrawal syndrome, can be a ...

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 8.3% of U.S. adults ages 18 or older had a major depressive episode in 2021; for those aged 18-25, this rate jumped to 18.6%.

Antidepressants, migraine and anti-nausea medications, street drugs, herbal remedies and dextromethorphan increase serotonin. Cold medications get their warning because they typically contain ...

SSRIs and SNRIs raise neurotransmitter levels in the brain and have proven clinical efficacy in treating both anxiety and depressive disorders, but they are categorized as antidepressant medications.