Myths about antidepressants

Experts at WebMD have compiled this list of myths about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants. SSRIs, which include such commonly used drugs as Prozac, Lexapro, Paxil, and Celexa, work by blocking a receptor in the brain that absorbs the chemical serotonin, and this helps alter mood. But do antidepressants change your personality? Can they be used with other drugs? The experts answer these questions and others, replacing commonly held myths with facts.

(WebMD) UPDATED 05/30/2008
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