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SSRIs have fewer side effects and are much safer in overdose than older antidepressants like [[MAOI|monoamine oxidase inhibitors]] and [[tricyclic antidepressants]]. [[MAOI |Monoamine oxidase inhibitors]] also interact with many other medications and foods, leading to a hypertensive crisis that can be fatal, while SSRIs do not do this. SSRIs commonly cause sexual dysfunction and compulsive yawning as side effects. SSRIs can have strong withdrawal symptoms which include flu-like symptoms, as well as [[brain zaps]]. | SSRIs have fewer side effects and are much safer in overdose than older antidepressants like [[MAOI|monoamine oxidase inhibitors]] and [[tricyclic antidepressants]]. [[MAOI |Monoamine oxidase inhibitors]] also interact with many other medications and foods, leading to a hypertensive crisis that can be fatal, while SSRIs do not do this. SSRIs commonly cause sexual dysfunction and compulsive yawning as side effects. SSRIs can have strong withdrawal symptoms which include flu-like symptoms, as well as [[brain zaps]]. | ||
[[File: | [[File:SSRIs.png|400px|thumbnail|right|A comparison of the structure of commonly prescribed SSRIs.]] | ||
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