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...
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 »
The effects of hormones and neutransmitters as they relate to mania and depression are extremely complex and far beyond the scope of a... Read more »
Antidepressants are often used to treat anxiety disorders. Certain types of antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)... Read more »
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory (July, 2006) about potential risks of taking triptans together with... Read more »
A Migraine and medication question just came in for our Ask the Clinician column. There is so much confusion about this that it's become... Read more »
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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 »
Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft have been the darlings of the antidepressant market for years. New... Read more »
Scientists at MIT have developed a new type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sensor that can track the movement of dopamine in the brain. The... Read more »
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Serotonin is a naturally occurring chemical found in the cells of the brain, in platelets, and in the intestine. In the central nervous system, it... Read more »