SSRI

Other forms: SSRIS

Definitions of SSRI

1. noun

   an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of serotonin so that more serotonin is available to act on receptors in the brain
   synonyms: selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor

   types:

   Prozac, Sarafem, fluoxetine, fluoxetine hydrocholoride

   a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade names Prozac or Sarafem); it is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain

   Paxil, paroxetime

   a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Paxil)

   Zoloft, sertraline

   a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Zoloft)

   type of:

   antidepressant, antidepressant drug

   any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects