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Psychopharmacology
Drug therapy
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Psychology
Graduate
06/11/2011
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SSRI
 Definition

Action: Blocks serotonin synaptic reuptake

Side effects: Sexual dysfunction, nausea, headache, fatigue,
Term
SNRI
 Definition

Action: Block reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine

Side effects: loss of appetite, weight, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, headache, nausea, sexual dysfunction
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MAOI
 Definition
Action: Inhibiting the activity of monoamine oxidase, preventing the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters, increasing their availability
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TCA
 Definition

Action: Inhibit reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine, histamine and acetylcholine

Side effects: lethal in overdose, blurred vision, cognitive impairments, sedation, weight gain
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