Drugs That Block The Reuptake Of Serotonin
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter produced in the brain known to influence the functioning of the
Any disruption in the synthesis,
Serotonin originates in neurons deep in the midline of the brainstem. Because these neurons profile diffusely throughout the...
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From Our Experts
A brief guide to Serotonin
A few years ago, if I mentioned serotonin to a class of 18 year olds, I would have been met by a wall of silence and maybe a question about... Read more »
Treating Anxiety Disorders with Medications
I consulted Justine Kent, MD, for the latest information about treating anxiety disorders with medications. Dr. Kent is an Adjunct... Read more »
Antidepressants, Triptans, and Serotonin Syndrome
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What is Serotonin Syndrome?
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Serotonin Findings Cause Depression Rethink
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Serotonin drugs affect immune system
Research published in the journal Blood shows that selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors clearly affect the immune system. The study did not... Read more »
Serotonin syndrome
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life threatening drug reaction that causes the body to have too much serotonin, a chemical produced by nerve... Read more »
Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drug Treatment GuidelinesMajor Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment GuidelinesMajor classes of antidepressants include:Selective... Read more »
Serotonin poisoning from Effexor, other meds often overlooked
A potentially lethal form of drug poisoning called serotonin syndrome is often overlooked, a reporter has found. She talks to experts about the... Read more »
Myths about antidepressants
Experts at WebMD have compiled this list of myths about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants. SSRIs, which include such... Read more »
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