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What are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) ?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are drugs that are used to treat depression, and other anxiety and personality disorders. Among the more commonly prescribed Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) used to treat depression are Prozac® (fluoxetine), Zoloft® (setraline) and Paxil® (paroxetine).
Depression and related disorders are believed to be caused by low levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter (message-carrying chemical) that circulates in the brain. Serotonin regulates that the action of brain believed to be responsible for feelings of depression and anxiety. Low levels of serotonin have been associated with feelings of depression and anxiety. Consequently, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are designed to increase the levels of serotonin within the brain and through this effect, alleviate feelings of depression and anxiety.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac® (fluoxetine), Zoloft® (setraline) and Paxil® (paroxetine) are designed to inhibit reduce the body’s ability to clear serotonin from the body. As a result, the levels of serotonin circulating in the brain are increased and this is believed to alleviate feelings of depression and anxiety.
However, increased levels of serotonin in the body may have side effects that are not yet understood. A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that a pregnant women’s use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Paxil®, Prozac®, Zoloft® during the second half of pregnancy, dramatically increases the risk that her baby will be born with Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension (PPHN), a serious respiratory disorder.
If you or someone you know was taking Paxil®, Prozac®, Zoloft® or another anti-depressant and gave birth to a baby who suffered from respiratory distress or a respiratory disorder, please click HERE to find out more about your or her legal rights.
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