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How can ssri's, maoi's and tricyclic antidepressants differ in the way they work?
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Oh my!: I don't know that this can be answered in 400 characters or less. The best way to address such a complex issue may be to google the mechanisms of action for them separately.
Answered 7/5/2014
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