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Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
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How SNRIs work
SNRIs approved to treat depression
Side effects and cautions
Safety issues
Suicide risk and antidepressants
Stopping treatment with SNRIs
Finding the right antidepressant
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Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are a class of medications that are effective in treating depression. SNRIs are also sometimes used to treat other conditions, such as anxiety disorders and long-term (chronic) pain, especially nerve pain. SNRIs may be helpful if you have chronic pain in addition to depression.
