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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is a drug that raises serotonin levels outside nerve cells by blocking its reuptake into the presynaptic cell, which extends serotonin’s action at the postsynaptic receptor.

A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is a drug that raises serotonin levels outside nerve cells by blocking its reuptake into the presynaptic cell, which extends serotonin’s action at the postsynaptic receptor. These drugs are commonly used for depression, anxiety disorders, some personality disorders, and some cases of insomnia.