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19 Apr

Understanding Antidepressants

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In the previous article, I looked at the changes in the brain in depression. I discussed the theory (monoamine) of reduced serotonin and noradrenaline (norepinephrine), and dopamine in depression. In this article, I will discuss medication (psychopharmacological), treatment of depression. Serotonin (ST) and noradrenaline (NA) are made from proteins tryptophan, and tyrosine, in the brain. Dopamine (DA) is converted to noradrenaline. Noradrenaline, dopamine, and serotonin are called monoamine neurotransmitters (all related, like brother, sister, and cousin). Any of the three…..

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