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What are the benefits of an ssnri over ssri's? does it help you to feel happier? cuz my zoloft (sertraline) helps stabilize anxiety. but feeling happy is limited
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Different action: There are 3 major brain chemicals associated with depression &anxiety &mood: serotonin, norepinephrine & dopamine. Ssri increase serotonin, snri, increase serotonin & norepinephrine. You may have fewer side-effects with an snri & may feel better overall. It is usually trial & error to find the best med to control all your symptoms with the least amount or most tolerable side-effects.
Answered 4/21/2013
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