Do SSRIs cause chemical imbalances in the brain? http://209.85.215.104/search?q=cache:LGA1Ha8OUQgJ:www.nmhct.nhs.uk/Pharmacy/moa-ssri.htm+acetylcholine+blocked+by+ssri+drugs&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us
Is this the reason why side effects.
They also block acetylcholine.
Also affect the chemical receptors in the brain.
I was led to believe that SSRIs correct chemical imbalances in the brain.
Firstly, the whole idea of chemical imbalances in the brain is one of pop psychology, neuroscience not real. It was developed to provide a simplistic explanation of how psychopharmaceutic work for the general public. Unfortunately, this has led to the adoption of some very curious and treatment of mental health agreements.
Depression appears to be the result of inappropriate receptor pathways through a number of receptor systems in the brain. This may include serotonergic and cholinergic systems. SSRIs function of reducing the number of serotonin receptors in some specific areas of neurons in the brain. As new drugs are developed, they are more precise targeting of specific receptors.
Since we have not yet reached the point where we can identify the specific problem in each individual synaptic depression, all medications (SSRIs, MAOIs, rebuffs, biological treatments, etc.) have the potential to affect systems operate normally. The result of side effects. Often, these side effects can be managed by monitoring and dose adjustment simple brain (neuroplasticity).
they are supposed to deal with ........ but yes they can cause other imbalances. They are known as side effects.
They do not affect the receivers, just the amount of neurotransmitters
From the same site:
Some key facts about antidepressants -
Symptoms of depression are caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain (my note: this means that the chemical imbalance is already there), has probably reduced the levels of serotonin and noradrenaline
Antidepressants help correct this imbalance in the brain (my note: antidepressants, SSRIs, does not cause the chemical imbalance, but they help to regulate)
Antidepressants are not stimulants
They do not alter personality
They are not addictive and are not addictive (but you should not stop taking them suddenly)
They do not lose their effect if you continue to take
Posted on February 28, 2010.
