A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor – SSRI antidepressant that blocks the reuptake of serotonin at the synapse more potently than that of norepinephrine Indications Panic disorder, major depression, dysphoria, OCD, PTSD
Contraindications MAOI therapy
Adverse reactions Nausea, insomnia, somnolence, diarrhea, 1º ejaculatory delay; in children, hyperkinesia, twitching, fever, malaise, purpura, ↓ weight, emotional lability, ↓ urine concentration.
Synonyms
Atruline, Lustral, Zoloft