The dose of SSRI your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- The specific type of SSRI
- The medical condition being treated
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be currently taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with SSRIs. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of side effects with you. You can also read about specific side effects for each type of SSRI by going to the specific drug within the eMedTV Web site.)
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with SSRIs. However, not everyone who takes them will experience problems. In fact, most people tolerate them well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
The most common side effects include:
(Click SSRI Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects you should report to your healthcare provider.)
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