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Terminology re: TeCA vs SSRI
After being given differing answers to whether Mirtazapine is an SSRI I decided to look it up. Instead of inhibiting seratonin reuptake it antagonizes receptors. What I'm trying to figure out is what the difference is. From the relatively few hours of reading I did it may mean that SSRIs try to strengthen seratonin by keeping it around longer before absorption whilst antagonists try to make sure that the seratonin is going to the right place by blocking alternate receptors? maybe?
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Why are trying to understand something which is beyond your scope.. In Medical sciences there are lott of Grey areas which can't be answered in yes or no. Just consult your Psychiatrist and have faith in him/her.
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