History
In what year did scientists discover the first anti-depressants?
1950s
What was the first anti-depressant?
Prozac
Besides depression what do SSRI's treat?
Anxiety, PTSD, Panic Attacks, OCD
What were the first anti-depressant drugs used to treat (not depression)?
Tuberculosis
What is the generic or full scientific name of Prozac?
Fluoxetine
What are two signs of depression?
Changes in appetite, changes in motivation, over sleeping or lack of sleep, irritability, difficulty doing daily tasks.
What was the first anti-depressant called?
Prozac
What is the chemical that anti-depressants act on?
Serotonin
What is a possible side effect of SSRI's?
Blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness, headache.
Before anti-depressants how did doctors treat depression?
Therapy
What are the names of two other anti-depressants?
Celexa,
Zoloft, Lexapro, Prozac, Luvox, Paxil, Viibryd
What is the name of the condition when you have too much serotonin in your body?
Serotonin Syndrome
Where was the first anti-depressant drugs discovered? (What country?)
Switzerland
What does SSRI stand for?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
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