Posted by Amelia_in_StPaul on May 18, 2009, at 23:30:16
In reply to Re: Do SSRI's cause dopamine depletion » Alexanderfromdenmark, posted by sowhysosad on April 26, 2009, at 22:30:20
I have cited studies that conclude exactly that (and specifically in regards to fluoxetine). Maybe in this thread? Anyway, yes, I believe that's what happens.
>, As I understand it, the dopamine reuptake pump starts to soak up some of that excess serotonin floating around, thus preventing reuptake of dopamine and leaving more in the synapse. Maybe that's how fluoxetine boosts dopamine in some parts of the brain?
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