Today, Dr. Abhishek Shukla discussed five common classes of antidepressant medications used in psychiatric and general medical practice. The first group he mentioned was Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), which are typically the first-line treatment for depression due to their fewer side effects and better tolerability. Examples include sertraline, fluoxetine, escitalopram, and paroxetine. SSRIs work by increasing serotonin levels in the brain, helping to improve mood, sleep, and e