Can SSRIs (anti-depressants) treat hypochondria?

SSRI and related antidepressants are first-line treatment for anxiety disorders, along with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). It’s best to have a psychiatrist diagnose the condition accurately so you know what you’re dealing with. read more

Low levels of norepinephrine can suppress normal mental and emotional functions, leading to depression-like symptoms. SNRIs are reported to be more effective than SSRIs in treating symptoms, but the side effects can be more severe. Venlafaxine (Effexor XR) is the most often prescribed SNRI for treating hypochondriasis. read more

A class of antidepressant drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, has been found to be useful in treating some cases of hypochondria. It is theorized that antidepressants cause improvement in some people with hypochondria because of the various types of other mental disorders that can be associated with hypochondria. read more