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Has one pill of ssri any effect on the brain? can it cause any harm? one time 10mg dose, not continuing the treatment?
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One dose of an SSRI will not have any effect on the brain. If you have depression, these medicines can be very helpful. See a doctor if you need treatment for depression-there are other meds that can be used. Best of luck to you!
Answered 2/17/2023
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One apparently low-dose SSRI has no appreciable effect on neurotransmitters, brain anatomy, or physiology, and certainly does not cause brain damage.
Answered 2/17/2023
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