sinergygrl Posted December 11 Report Share Posted December 11 what this means? It is from a response to my other post, and I don't understand what they are saying. Thank you. Mechanism of Action: The precise mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants is notfully understood. It is believed that these drugs interfere with the reuptake of variousneurotransmitters at the neuronal membrane. This results in a potentiation of the neurotransmitter at the post-synaptic receptor. Imipramine, a tertiary amine, inhibits the reuptake of serotonin more than do secondary amines, which inhibit primarilynorepinephrine. Because imipramine is metabolized to a secondary amine (desipramine), however, classification of tricyclic antidepressants according to type of neurotransmitter affected is problematic. ------------------I'm going to a pretty place now where the flowers grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinergygrl Posted December 11 Author Report Share Posted December 11 Thank you so much e-tarded! Someone said that it produces more saratonin, does it really? It really doesn't sound like that is what they are saying. But then again I can barely understand what they are saying. E-tarded you are such a life saver, I can't thank you enough. ------------------I'm going to a pretty place now where the flowers grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-tarded Posted December 12 Report Share Posted December 12 Originally posted by sinergygrl:what this means? It is from a response to my other post, and I don't understand what they are saying. Thank you. Mechanism of Action: The precise mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants is notfully understood. It is believed that these drugs interfere with the reuptake of variousneurotransmitters at the neuronal membrane. This results in a potentiation of the neurotransmitter at the post-synaptic receptor. Imipramine, a tertiary amine, inhibits the reuptake of serotonin more than do secondary amines, which inhibit primarilynorepinephrine. Because imipramine is metabolized to a secondary amine (desipramine), however, classification of tricyclic antidepressants according to type of neurotransmitter affected is problematic. neurotransmitter -- A chemical in the nervous system (such as dopamine or serotonin) that carries messages across the gaps (synapses) between neurons. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) -- A class of antidepressants that work by blocking the reabsorption of serotonin in the brain, raising the levels of serotoninserotonin -- One of the three major neurotransmitters found in the synapses of the brain linked to the development of depression.synapse -- The gap between two nerve cells at which the transmission of nerve impulses occurs.Hope this helps------------------~*P*L*U*R*~ Four Simple Words To Live By.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-tarded Posted December 12 Report Share Posted December 12 Basically what it is saying is that the prescription is an SSRI. Umm I am currently at work or I would explain it more, but I dont need anyone to see me posting here. I will finish this when I get home.------------------~*P*L*U*R*~ Four Simple Words To Live By.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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