Medical Assistant Prep / Unit 5 MAS 120 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Antidepressants
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The idea
Antidepressants raise levels of chemical messengers in the brain, and are used for depression and other conditions, such as chronic pain.
In practice
Fluoxetine and citalopram are common selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors; their full effect can take weeks to develop.
Where people slip
Report any sign of worsening mood or talk of self-harm at once.
Your place on the trail
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Unlocks
- Nothing yet depends on this.
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