Posted by katekite on May 6, 2002, at 17:04:26
In reply to Have you seen effects on neurotranmitters?, posted by tinker on May 6, 2002, at 7:52:27
The low numbers, 1,2 etc, most likely refer to types of receptors. ie serotonin (also known as 5HT) has over 15 identified receptors, some of them are thought to be involved in the therapeutic response to these meds.
Dopamine is abbreviated DA.
Reuptake refers to the process that gets rid of active neurotransmitter (NT), so anything that inhibits the process allows the NT to be around and helpful for longer. (if its helpful for you).
The other things i'm not sure of.... try looking up the drug itself on yahoo with the word 'mechanism'.
kate
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