Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors primarily affect the availability of a single neurotransmitter, serotonin.

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) primarily affect the availability of serotonin by blocking its reuptake into presynaptic neurons. This increases the concentration of serotonin in the synaptic cleft and enhances its neurotransmitter activity.

Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Other Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Primarily