For example is thought to work after 3 weeks, any reason behind that?
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Many antidepressants are SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), which is to say they are medications that block the destruction of serotonin which is naturally produced in the brain. This acts to increase the amount of serotonin in the brain but even though the SSRI may act basically immediately it takes time for the body to produce more serotonin to reach therapeutic levels.
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