At a meeting of psychiatrists, you see a sign for a session titled "Antidepressant drugs: Not just for depression." A summary of the session indicates that the speaker will outline how selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can be used in treating anxiety disorders. What are some reasons for using these drugs instead of antianxiety drugs?

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Judah Leonard

3 August, 20:55

At a meeting of psychiatrists, you see a sign for a session titled "Antidepressant drugs: Not just for depression." A summary of the session indicates that the speaker will outline how selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can be used in treating anxiety disorders. What are some reasons for using these drugs instead of antianxiety drugs?

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Conner Briggs · Answer 1

It has relatively low side effects and is safer to use compared to other drugs.

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are drugs that acts as antidepressants in combating depression and anxiety related disorder, it works by increasing the serotonin levels present in the brain. This drug is mostly used because its effectiveness in treating depression and anxiety disorder outweighs its side effects.

Examples includes fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline, etc