Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Fluoxetine

Generic name: fluoxetine [ floo-OX-e-teen ]Brand names: Prozac, Sarafem,  Rapiflux,  SelfemraDrug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  What is fluoxetine? Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. Fluoxetine inhibits the uptake...

December 5, 2025

Lexapro

Pronunciation: leks-a-proGeneric name: escitalopramDosage form: tablets, oral solutionDrug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  What is Lexapro? Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant from the group of...

September 14, 2025

Paxil

Generic name: paroxetine [ pa-ROX-a-teen ]Drug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  What is Paxil? Paxil is an antidepressant that belongs to group of drugs called selective serotonin...

August 30, 2025

Prozac

Generic name: fluoxetine [ floo-OX-e-teen ]Other brand names of fluoxetine include: Prozac, Prozac WeeklyDrug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  What is Prozac? Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)...

August 29, 2025