Final answer:
The antidepressant with the shortest elimination half-life among SSRIs is flu_voxamine (Faverin), which is cleared from the body more quickly than others like fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), or paroxetine (Paxil).
Step-by-step explanation:
The antidepressant with the shortest elimination half-life is generally considered to be flu_voxamine (Faverin), which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). SSRIs function by blocking the reuptake of serotonin, which increases serotonin levels in the central nervous system and leads to reduced symptoms of depression. Drugs like Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), and Paxil (paroxetine) are also SSRIs, but flu_voxamine typically has a shorter half-life, meaning it is cleared from the body more quickly.
Tricyclic antidepressants, on the other hand, such as imipramine and amitriptyline, have a longer half-life and are known to inhibit the reuptake of neurotransmitters, primarily epinephrine and serotonin, but due to potential for side effects and fatal overdose are less commonly used today.
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is also notable for depression treatment because it is one of the few antidepressants that do not commonly lead to sexual side-effects.