Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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    that the best methods for treating mood and anxiety disorders follow the biological approach. There are several different forms of medications that I recommend to my patients that are suffering from a wide variety of disorders. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely used for depressive symptoms and also work well for anxiety disorders. SSRIs have fewer side effects that lead to patients discontinuing their use. They are also safer in the case of an overdose. Potential side

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    Psychopharmacology and Mental Disorder- Phobias Psychopharmacology is the study of the mind and its behavior in regard to medication and mental disorders. Its focus is to find the best treatment options and medications for specific mental disorders, in such case as phobias. Phobias are an extreme form of anxiety that impacts the person’s everyday life, which is why the pursuit of better more effective medicinal alternatives is important. Phobias are a form of anxiety and a heightened sense of fear

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    greater aspect, this disorder affects about 6.7% of people a year.30 Other than the psychological dimension of the disorder affected by early life traumas and/or stressors, the biological etiology involves the depletion of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and norepinephrine. The “older perspective” suggested that there was a ypo functioning of serotonergic, noradrenergic, and/or dopaminergic pathways. Now it is seen as mediated by a common pathway that is yet to be defined. These monoamines influence

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    investigate how to inhibit serotonin reuptake specifically in three antidepressants: sertraline, fluvoxamine, and paroxetine. While it is known that an allosteric site on the serotonin transporter can be blocked to prevent the reuptake of serotonin, the problem is little is known about how exactly these ligands are able to bind and prevent the reuptake of serotonin. Coleman and Gouaux attempt to answer this mystery by pushing sertraline, fluvoxamine, and paroxetine to bind to the serotonin transporter and then

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    are Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Luvox CR, and many others. Celexa, or Citalopram, can enhance the serotonin activity in the neuronal membrane. Lexapro, or Escitalopram, is used to treat depression in NPD patients and relief of depression can occur faster with this antidepressant better than any other antidepressant. Prozac, or Fluoxetine, inhibits presynaptic serotonin with little to no effect on the reuptake of norepinephrine or dopamine. Luvox CR, or Fluvoxamine, has fewer adverse effects than tricyclic

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    EFFECTS OF PAROXETINE 2 Introduction Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are utilized for their ability to reversibly block the reuptake of serotonin in the synaptic cleft. In order to understand the importance of these drugs, it is crucial to review the various regions of the brains that are influenced by serotonin and the implications of impaired functioning. A dysfunction in the hypothalamus region of the brain might lead to weight or appetite changes. Sleep disturbances are

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    Escitalopram Case Study

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    It works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin into the presynaptic neuron, thereby increasing the intrasynaptic levels of serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter primarily found in the brain, bowels, and blood platelets. It is most well known for its role in the brain, regulating mood, happiness, and anxiety. An association has been made between serotonin levels and depression, although researchers are unsure whether a decrease in serotonin contributes to depression or if depression

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    (Lyrica: pregabalin), azapirones (5-HT1A receptor agonists: buspirone) and long term drug treatment regimes with antidepressants - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s) which act by blocking the reabsorption and reuptake of serotonin by nerve cells in the brain, leaving more serotonin available improving mood. Serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI’s)

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    This article deals with overuse of antidepressants in Canada and talks specifically about selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and how there is proof that suggests this drug to be less effective than what is published in medical journals. The article goes on to say how the majority of antidepressants are not as effective as they say to be. It also states that there is an over-diagnosis of depression that leads to over-treating it when it is not necessary and can even be dangerous for

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    Brisdelle, a non-hormonal therapy for the treatment of hot flushes in menopause women is approved by FDA, which was filed as a 505(b)(2) application in which the sponsor Noven Therapeutics LLC has abbreviated some studies from Paxil and Pexeva, that belong to the class of SSRI. FDA, the regulating authority review the applications from sponsor and give a decision based on the data provided. For an NDA, a sponsor is required to follow various regulations and guidance documents provided by FDA. Also

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