Synopsis

Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, and Prozac are currently used by more than five million Americans. If you suffer from depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, or an eating disorder, these drugs, known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), may bring relief. First prescribed as antidepressants, the SSRIs are now used to treat a wide range of ailments, including anxiety, pain, obesity, migraines, and stroke. But the drugs are not identical, so how do you determine which is right for you? In Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox and Prozac you’ll learn the differences between these drugs and how to work with your physician to identify the best SSRI for you.