Neurotransmitter Assignmnet- (#9) Citalopram

Citalopram

• Used to solve severe depression.
• It is known as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor--agonist.
• Effects on the brain by blocking the lack of serotonin. It helps that neurotransmitter stay in the brain longer, which makes you happy. It mimics the transmitter to help make more.
• Long term effects-- Hypothyroidism, diabetes, weight gain, heart failure, and for some they had sexual dysfunctions.
• The only way you can misuse this drug is if you were to take more than what your doctor proscribed you. If you took more then the recommended amount (normally 10-70Mg) you would increase your chances for the major, long-term effects above, but this drug isn't really addictive.
• Can act more like a placebo if you aren't diagnosed with severe depression.