Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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Heard in 5 episodes across 3 shows since Feb 2026

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of drugs primarily used as antidepressants to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, and other psychological conditions. They work by increasing the extracellular level of the neurotransmitter serotonin by limiting its reabsorption into the presynaptic cell.

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5
across 3 shows

First heard

Feb 2026

Expert statements

9
3 positive · 5 negative

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What experts have said about Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

9 statements · 3 positive · 5 negative · 1 neutral

  1. Dr. KNegativeSep 17, 2026· Modern Wisdom

    SSRIs can sometimes trigger mania, which may include psychosis.

    “SSRIs can sometimes trigger mania. One of the features of mania can be psychosis.”

    Listen at 2:34:17

    Open the episode · The Brutal Reality For Most Men Today (& how to fix it) - Dr K HealthyGamer - #1151
  2. Joe RoganNegativeSep 10, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

    Some SSRIs can eliminate sexual desire and orgasm.

    “it doesn't just kill their sexual feeling, like they no longer orgasm, but they don't have any sexual desire anymore.”

    Listen at 24:49

    Open the episode · #2552 - Ehsan Ahmad & Deric Poston
  3. Andrew David HubermanPositiveJul 9, 2026· Huberman Lab Essentials

    SSRIs suppress OCD symptoms and activity in related neural circuits

    “When people take those drugs, they see not just a suppression of the obsession and compulsion, but also a suppression of these particular neural circuits. They become less active”

    Listen at 13:16

    Open the episode · Essentials: The Science & Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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