It is one of a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI).

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Anecdotal evidence suggested that venlafaxine, one of a newer class of antidepressants called selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, could alleviate hot flashes, he explained.

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As for hot flashes and night sweats, the anti-seizure drug gabapentin or certain antidepressants in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class may help some women, says Deborah Grady, M.

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At most of these world-class universities admission is still very selective.

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The chimps were given SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), which is a class of anti-depressant similar to Prozac and is used to treat human patients for depression, anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.

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