Antidepressants (SSRIs) — Nutrient Associations & Health Patterns
Also known as: Sertraline, Fluoxetine, Escitalopram
Drug Class: Psychiatric
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors that increase serotonin levels in the brain. Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
Medication and Nutrition Context
Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
Reviewed sourceCommon Side Effects of Antidepressants (SSRIs)
- Sexual dysfunction
- Weight gain
- Suicidal thoughts
- Withdrawal syndrome
Key Drug Interactions — Antidepressants (SSRIs)
Antidepressants (SSRIs) has 3 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Blood thinners
- NSAIDs
- Other antidepressants
Frequently Asked Questions
What nutrient associations are reported for Antidepressants (SSRIs)?
Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
Which nutrient relationships are mapped for Antidepressants (SSRIs)?
Some antidepressants can cause low blood sodium, often through SIADH-related water retention. This is an electrolyte safety risk, not necessarily sodium loss or a reason to eat more salt. New confusion, severe headache, marked weakness or seizures need urgent medical assessment.
What are the side effects of Antidepressants (SSRIs)?
Common side effects associated with Antidepressants (SSRIs) include: Sexual dysfunction; Weight gain; Suicidal thoughts; Withdrawal syndrome.