Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

This class of drugs is used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. 

Marketed under various brand and generic drug names

Generic nameFound in Brand name(s)
CitalopramCelexa
EscitalopramLexapro
FluoxetineProzac, Sarafem, Symbyax
FluvoxamineLuvox, Luvox CR
ParoxetinePaxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva
SertralineZoloft
VilazodoneViibryd
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.

You can use the MedWatch form to report adverse events that you observe in drugs and medicines that you and your family use, whether it is a prescription or over-the-counter product.

You can take note and report serious drug side effects from the comfort of your home, not having to wait till next appointment with a doctor to do so.

Other concerns such as product use errors, product quality problems, and therapeutic failures could also be reported there at the site.

What's more, the FDA is also gathering up adverse information about dietary supplements, infant formulas, cosmetics and foods/beverages sold on the market. 

The information you provide would directly help FDA's effort to monitor and regulate these products.


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