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Can you tell me how antipsychotics affect your brain?

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Dr. Humberto Quintana answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

For example: For example, lets take Risperdal-it blocks Dopamine 2 receptors, reduces positive symptoms of psychosis. It blocks serotonin 2A receptors, enhances Dopamine release in certain brain regions, also interacts with myriad of other NT receptors contributing to efficacy. Alpha 2 antagonist properties contributes to antidepressant actions.

Answered 6/25/2014

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