what does mdd ssri stand for
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs that are typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders. The exact mechanism of action of SSRIs is unknown.
The main indication for SSRIs is major depressive disorder (also called major depression, clinical depression and often simply depression). SSRIs are frequently prescribed for anxiety disorders, such as social anxiety disorder, panic disorders, obsessiveâcompulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, chronic pain and occasionally, for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).