SSRI and Depression

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In recent times the effects of SSRI's and depression are being studied in depth. SSRIs could be the answer to the needs of a depressive patient.

What are SSRI's?

The expansion of SSRI is Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors. When impulses are transmitted from one neuron to another they have to jump over a synapse with the aid of the chemical called Serotonin which is then reabsorbed by the transmitter cell. Sometimes neurons are not able to jump the synapse between neurons in time and result is brain cell confusion caused by serotonin re absorption without the impulse moving to the receptor neuron. This causes various brain malfunctions. SSRIs are very useful when such a problem occurs because they inhibit re absorption of Serotonin by the transmitter cell so that the receptor cell can keep trying to receive the impulse and once the impulse passes the serotonin is reabsorbed by the transmitter neuron.

Commonly Prescribed SSRI's

Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro, Luvox and Calexa are the commonly prescribed SSRI.s. SSRIs are mainly prescribed in cases of clinical depression. Many physicians and Psychiatrists also prescribe SSRIs for the effective treatment of anxiety disorders, panic disorders, irritable bowel syndrome and premature ejaculation.

What Causes Clinical Depression?

Clinical depression is caused by the lack of stimulation of the recipient neuron at the synapse or gap between the transmitter and recipient neuron to accept brain impulses effectively.

How Do SSRI's Help Depression?

SSRIs inhibit the Sorotonin chemical from being reabsorbed by the transmitter cell. Serotonin is the chemical that stimulates the impulse to cross the gap between the transmitter and recipient neurons. It is a draw bridge between two neurons which is absorbed by the transmitter cell as soon as the impulse passes. When the impulse doesn’t pass and Serotonin is reabsorbed the bridge is drawn back causing malfunction of the brain cells. SSRIs stop the re uptake of Serotonin till the impulse passes to the recipient cell.

Are There Risks In Taking
SSRI's To Treat Depression?

Reports of teen suicides have forced the FDI to put a black box warning on SSRI drugs. Treatment for depression by SSRIs should be closely monitored by the physician. Other side effects of SSRI treatment are nausea, drowsiness, loss of appetite and loss of weight. The patient should be monitored for 1-4 weeks while the body adapts to the drug. SSRI overdose has no fatal result. Sudden discontinuation of SSRIs can cause adverse effects in the patient.

What Can You Do If You
Are Allergic To SSRI Drugs?

Many nutritional supplements are available online, at natural food stores and at some pharmacies that claim to have antidepressant properties. Nutritional supplements provide what cannot be provided by diets and contain natural foods in concentrated forms. The reason why many patients look to nutritional supplements in preference to drugs is because they have no side effects.

Nutritional supplements called SAMe, and nutritional supplements containing natural antidepressants such as St. Johns Wort, Ginkgo, Kava and Valerian claim to have antidepressant properties. However nutritional supplements should be used only after consultation with a physician because nutritional supplements are not evaluated by the FDA.

Read up on the different SSRI side effects and speak with your Doctor before making a decision. Do your research into some of the various SSRI alternatives.