There is one group of antidepressants which is frequently used to treat anxiety, called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, also known as SSRIs
“The group of antidepressants classed as SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), which includes citalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, and sertraline, can be helpful for many types of anxiety”, adds Phil.
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With figures published in late 2020 revealing a whopping 17 percent of the UK’s adult population is currently prescribed antidepressants, a huge rise on the year before, it’s safe to assume that COVID-19 has had an impact, triggering anxiety and stress for many of us who previously never had any mental health issues
Mr Day explains that after contacting your GP, and “if your doctor believes you would benefit from a medical intervention, you’re very likely to be recommended SSRIs.”
Source: Daily Express
