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Why are snri's better for attention than ssri's?

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Dr. Rhonda Simons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

SNRI's: Increase the levels of nor-epinephrine within the synaptic cleft. Epinephrine is the same thing as adrenaline, a stimulant.Stimulants are used for add/adhd. I would recommend getting testeda for mthfr genotypes 677 ; 1298, being positive for one or both genes contributes to add because you can't make your own neurotransmitters.The fix is safer than placebo-l-methylfolate 15mg, p5p 50mg, ; 4mg b12.

Answered 2/23/2017

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^ concentration from N: Snris or serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors may be perceived as improving attention due to the improvement in alertness, concentration, and energy that are usually associated with an increase in norepinephrine. With an ssri (only serotonin), one may notice the grass needs mowing and not worry about it; while with snri, more likely to actually mow the grass.

Answered 11/27/2017

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