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.