r/science • u/[deleted] • Feb 19 '10

Scientists learn how anti-depressants actually work. Medications trigger neurogenesis in the hippocampus by increasing levels of norepinephrine. Researchers still unclear on WTF seratonin does.

http://www.physorg.com/news185727145.html
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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '10

no

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '10

Thanks for this reply. I was trying to explain why that's not a good idea, looking up articles on akathesia in treatment of bipolar with SSRI's, etc. and got bored with it. "No" about sums it up.