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Informational links for the SSRI class of antidepressants.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
A profile of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class of antidepressants used in the treatment of depression. Includes information about how they work, common side effects of SSRIs and drug interactions.
Possible SSRI-Cancer Link
Antidepressants in the class called SSRIs (Prozac, Luvox, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa) could potentially increase the risk for brain cancer, according to some researchers.
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