Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil Are Called SSRIs Because They

question 25

Multiple Choice

Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil are called SSRIs because they

• A) speed recovery from episodes of depression.
• B) slow the normal reabsorption of excess serotonin from synapses.
• C) successfully level the emotional highs and lows of bipolar disorder.
• D) stimulate the release of norepinephrine into the bloodstream.

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