Description:
SSRI antidepressant medications are typically prescribed to treat major depressive disorder. However, there are several different SSRI antidepressant medications, each with a different origin, history, culture, and customs. Some SSRI antidepressant medications, such as escitalopram (Lexapro) and sertraline (Zoloft), were developed by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly. Other SSRI antidepressant medications, such as paroxetine (Paxil) and venlafaxine (Effexor), were developed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer. SSRI antidepressant medications can vary in their dosage, duration of treatment, and side effects. Some SSRI antidepressant medications, such as escitalopram (Lexapro) and sertraline (Zoloft), are considered to be relatively safe when taken as prescribed. Other SSRI antidepressant medications, such as paroxetine (Paxil) and venlafaxine (Effexor), are considered to have more potential for side effects.
