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How does anafranils (clomipramine) mechanism of action differ from a normal snri ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anafranil (clomipramine): Clomipramine (anafranil) is actually a tricyclic antidepressant. It inhibits uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. Some snri’s effect serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine.

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Answered 3/12/2013

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