Pharmacology

SNRI VS SSRI | Quick Comparison

SSRI VS SNRI

Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI)

  • Venlafaxine
  • desvenlafaxine
  • Duloxetine

SNRI manage depression associated with pain. This is attributed to their ability to inhibit the reuptake of norepinephrine.

VERSUS

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)

  • Paroxetine
  • Fluoxetine
  • Fluvoxamine
  • Citalopram
  • Escitalopram

Combining antidepressant medications from different classes like SNRI,SSRI and TCAs could lead to Serotonin Syndrome.

Also other drugs like Linezolid & Fentanyl could cause the Serotonin Syndrome if combined with the above classes.

Serotonin Syndrome is a serious medical condition. We will assign another post to discuss it.

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