Describe the neuronal mechanism of action of fluoxetine and why A.D. had no improvement in his MDD following 10 days of treatment. What are two common side effects of fluoxetine? Which antidepressant inhibits the neuronal uptake of dopamine?
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It works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT) in the synaptic cleft, which increases the availability of serotonin to bind to postsynaptic receptors. This enhanced serotonergic transmission is believed to contribute to the alleviation of symptoms in major Show more…
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