SSRI Flashcards
1
Q
fluoxetine (Prozac)
A
MDD in children, OCD in children
SSRI
2
Q
sertaline (Zoloft)
A
OCD in children
SSRI
3
Q
paroxetine (Paxil)
A
SSRI
4
Q
fluvoxamine (Luvox)
A
OCD in children
SSRI
5
Q
citalopram (Celexa)
A
SSRI
6
Q
escitalopram (Lexapro)
A
SSRI
7
Q
All SSRIs
A
+ low rate of discontinuation
low SE burden
low cardiotoxic
for comorbid OCD, panic disorder, or impulse control
SE: insomnia, nausea, sexual dysfunction, apathy, discontinuation causes “electrical zaps” in head
