General Flashcards
Number of SSRIs
six
How do SSRIs work
They allow for serotonin to stay in the synapse
What are the six SSRIs
Setraline
Paxil
Escitalopram
Citalopram
Fluoxetine
Fluvoxamine
Which SSRI do you not have to taper down
Fluoxetine
It has a very long half life
Which SSRI do we typically use first
Escitalopram
It has a low amount of side effects
Which SSRI we typically avoid
Paxil
Adverse effects
Short half life leads to terrible withdrawal effects
Which SSRI is used primarily for OCD
Fluvoxamine
Which SSRI causes major Diarrhea
Setraline
Squirtaline
Which SSRI is very activating
Fluoxetine
Long half life
Transient side effects of SSRIs
Nausea
Sexual Dysfunction
Headache
Fatigue
Agitation
Serotonin Syndrome
SSRIs + MAOIs
Adverse effects: Diarrhea, restlessness, agitation, hyperthermia, rigidity, coma and death
Need to wait 14 days before starting an MAOIs in the presence of SSRI
Therapeutic dosage for Fluoxetine
20 - 80 mgs
Therapuetic dosage for Escitalopram
10 - 20
Therapeutic dosage for Setraline
50 - 200
Therapeutic dosage for citalopram
20 - 40
Theraputic dosage for Paroxetine
20 - 50
Therapeutic dosage for Fluvoxamine
100 to 200
Initial: 50
Another name for Setraline
Zoloft
Another name for Escitalopram
Lexapro
Another name for Paroxetine
Paxil
Another name for fluvoxamine
Luvox
Another name for Citalopram
Celexa
SSRIs are indicated for:
Depression and anxiety
Which electrolyte is usually affected by SSRI usage
Sodium
Hyponatremia
