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💊 HIGH-YIELD SSRI OVERVIEW (80/20 Rule) (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
🧠 Core Concept: SSRIs ↑ serotonin levels by blocking reuptake in the synaptic cleft — boosting mood, reducing anxiety, and stabilizing emotional regulation.
📋 Top Drugs to Know: Fluoxetine (Prozac) 🌀 Sertraline (Zoloft) 🌊 Escitalopram (Lexapro) 💎 Citalopram (Celexa) 🌤 Paroxetine (Paxil) ⚠️ (sedating, more withdrawal risk)
🩺 Main Indications (What You’ll Actually See):
- Depression (MDD)
- Anxiety Disorders (GAD, panic, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety)
- PMDD & Bulimia (Fluoxetine)
- Panic Disorder ( ...
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