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| Which neurotransmitter is the most important in the realm of depression? |
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| Serotonin is involved with feelings of well being. |
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| What other neurotransmitters aside from serotonin play a role in depression? |
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Acetylcholine
Catecholamines (including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine) |
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| Can neurotransmitters levels be measured? |
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No. Must make adjustments based on what has worked/failed in the past. This is why patient history is so vital for treating depression.
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| What Med Guide Warning is given to all who receive antidepressants? |
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Warning that all antidepresants increase risk of suicidal thinking and behaviour in children, adolescents, and yound adults in the short term.
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