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What is an acronym for SSRI?
Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor.
What common mental disorder is partly due to a deficiency in serotonin?
Depression is a common mental disorder that is partly due to a deficiency in serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating mood, and low levels of serotonin have been associated with symptoms of depression.
What are some names of neurotransmitters?
Names of neurotranmitters are Norepinephine, Dopamine, Serotonin, Histamine, Adenosine and ATP Names of neurotranmitters are Norepinephine, Dopamine, Serotonin, Histamine, Adenosine and ATP
Which neurotransmitter helps control aggression and eating?
GABA
How do you measure serotonin deficiancey?
Serotonin--a chemical in the brain that regulates mood, sleep, appetite and aggression--is difficult to measure. It is not possible to directly measure levels of serotonin in the brain of a living person. Because the cells that produce serotonin either reabsorb it or release it into the bloodstream, where it breaks down into different compounds, researchers have developed a test that can measure the amount of these compounds in the blood to estimate serotonin levels. Only a doctor can perform these tests. Interestingly, doctors test for these compounds because they are leading indicators of a specific type of cancer in the digestive system--not for depression or mental health.
What condition could be the result of too little or too much serotonin?
depression
Which condition could be the result of too little or too much seratonin?
Too little serotonin can lead to depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Conversely, too much serotonin can result in serotonin syndrome, which can cause symptoms like confusion, agitation, elevated heart rate, and seizures.
What condition could be the results of too little or much too much serotonin?
depression
What condition could be the result of too little or to much serotonin?
depression
Is Serotonin Syndrome the same as getting high?
Not at all, being high is a nice little feeling while serotonin syndrome is a drug reaction that causes the body to have too much serotonin. Serotonin syndrome can also be life threatening.
Why is it considered too simplistic to say that disorders like depression are caused by too little serotonin or that schizophrenia is caused by too much dopamine?
It is too simplistic because not everyone who has too much dopamine or too little serotonin develops a disease, and because factors other than neurotransmitters influence those diseases.
Can taking Zoloft cause you to get too much serotonin?
Yes it can cause a rare but serious syndrome that can be fatal.
How does too much serotonin affect the body?
Too much serotonin, known as serotonin syndrome, can cause symptoms such as confusion, increased heart rate, shivering, sweating, and in severe cases, seizures or even death. It can be caused by certain medications or supplements that increase serotonin levels in the body.
What does too much Serotonin in the brain do?
Having too much serotonin in the brain, known as serotonin syndrome, can cause symptoms such as confusion, agitation, rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure, dilated pupils, and muscle stiffness. In severe cases, it can lead to seizures, coma, and even death. It is important to seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms of serotonin syndrome.
What are the ide effects from taking tramadol and Zoloft at the same time?
Zoloft is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). Tramadol is a painkiller with SNRI (serotonin and noadrenalin reuptake inhibitor) properties. This means that both Zoloft and tramadol have an effect on the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. This can result in too much serotonin in the brain. This is called Serotonin Syndrom, a very dangerous condition. Never mix multiple drugs that affect serotonin.
Can luvox and Prozac be taken together?
This could lead to Serotonin Syndrome, where you have too much serotonin in your brain. This can lead to serious side effects, hospitalization, and even death.
What will too much serotonin cause?
I am assuming you are referring to the use of ecstasy (MDMA) which releases serotonin and is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). You will feel awesomely happy and empathetic with other people but if this is done too much you will become intellectually slow (e-tard). I'm not sure the mechanism of this retardation because it hasn't been extensively studied but its effects can be seen at any rave. I think it has to do with serotonin toxicity and probably at too high of levels will kill brain cells. Not sure about that though.
