SSRIs (Selecive Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
May 21st, 2009
SSRIs (Selecive Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors used to treat depression, anxiety , and other disorders.
SSRIs increase serotonin levels by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin into the presynaptic cell. This increases the serotonin available to bind to the postsynaptic serotonin receptor.
| Medication Name | Generic Available | Discount Programs |
| Citalopram (Celexa) | Yes | Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart |
| Escitalopram (Lexapro) | No | The Lexapro patent expires in 2012 |
| Fluoxetine (Prozac, Serafem) | Yes | Walmart | Target | Kroger | KMart |
| Fluvoxamine (Luvox) | Yes | |
| Paroxetine (Paxil) | Yes | Walmart | Target | Kroger |
| Paroxetine Extended Release (Paxil-CR ) |
No |
The Paxil CR patent expires in 2015 |
| Paroxetine Mesylate (Pexeva) |
No | The Pexeva patent expires in 2017 |
| Sertraline (Zoloft) | Yes |
