Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Borderline Personality DisorderCurrent as of: May 3, 2017 |
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Borderline Personality DisorderSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) balance brain chemicals called neurotransmitters . Balancing these brain chemicals can relieve symptoms of borderline personality disorder . Symptoms include feeling grouchy or angry, acting without thinking (being impulsive), and depression. footnote 1 Some examples of SSRIs that may be used to treat borderline personality disorder are:
Side effects include:
SSRIs can take several weeks to start working. But they may work sooner. Never suddenly stop taking antidepressants. Many antidepressants should be tapered off slowly and only under the supervision of a doctor. Abruptly stopping antidepressant medicines can cause negative side effects or a return of symptoms of borderline personality disorder. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory on antidepressant medicines and the risk of suicide. Talk with your doctor about these possible side effects and the warning signs of suicide. Taking triptans, used for headaches, with SSRIs or SNRIs (selective serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) can cause a very rare but serious condition called serotonin syndrome. Current as of: May 3, 2017 National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (2009). Borderline Personality Disorder: Treatment and Management. London: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Available online: http://publications.nice.org.uk/borderline-personality-disorder-cg78.
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