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Anxiety Disorder Treatment: SSRI Drugs
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRI's, are antidepressant medications used to treat anxiety disorders, as well as depression. These medications balance chemicals in the brain that improve mood.

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Last Updated: Oct 10, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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