Side Effects of SSRIs Presented in an Understandable Way (Details and Management of Each Symptom)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 มิ.ย. 2024
- Learn about the side effects of SSRIs in a way that's easy to understand, including details and management strategies for each symptom.
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The video provides a comprehensive overview of the side effects associated with SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) in a practical manner. It categorizes these side effects into early and self-limiting symptoms, including gastrointestinal issues like nausea and diarrhea, anxiety, sedation or insomnia, headaches, dizziness, dry mouth, sexual dysfunction, emotional blunting, and weight gain. The presenter explains the physiological mechanisms behind these side effects and offers management strategies such as adjusting dosage, timing of medication, or switching to alternative medications like bupropion. Additionally, the video addresses the discontinuation syndrome that can occur when stopping SSRIs and advises on a gradual tapering process to minimize withdrawal symptoms. The importance of patient education, monitoring, and collaboration with healthcare providers is emphasized throughout. It acknowledges individual variability in side effects and encourages a holistic approach, including lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise, to mitigate their impact. Lastly, it hints at discussing rare but serious side effects and population-specific considerations in a future installment.
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0:00 Intro (The rats and the children will follow me out of town)
0:08 SSRI Intro
0:25 Early and Self-Limiting
0:45 GI Side-effects (Nausea, Heartburn, Indigestion, Upset Stomach... Diarrhea!)
2:51 Anxiety (When the Cure Becomes the Disease)
4:50 Sedation and Insomnia
6:44 Headaches, Dizziness, Dry-mouth... Diarrhea!
7:29 Early and Persist
7:39 Sexual Side-effects (Let talk about it!)
10:10 Emotional Blunting
11:15 Weight Gain
13:14 Discontinuation Syndrome
