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Re: SSRI question (biochemistry)

Posted by Ilene on September 8, 2005, at 23:30:50

In reply to SSRI question (biochemistry), posted by Kimbersaur on September 8, 2005, at 19:05:54

> How exactly does an SSRI work? I mean, does it increase or decrease serotonin?

It's a reuptake inhibitor, so it leaves more serotonin (a neurotransmitter) floating around between synapses.

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