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Are SSRIs addictive? Taking an SSRI doesn't have an immediate effect on the brain. It's a gradual change in the brain that targets a specific neurotransmitter, Slattery said.

What about meds that help you stop sweating? There are medications (known as anticholinergic meds) that can make you less sweaty, but they’re probably not worth it, says Dr. De Faria.

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