Is SSRI a serotonin antagonist? Unpacking the Difference in Antidepressants
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While both affect the brain's serotonin system, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is *not* a serotonin antagonist. These two types of drugs have fundamentally different mechanisms of action, with SSRIs working as inhibitors and antagonists acting as blockers.
