Antidepressants Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most commonly used drug for OCD?
A
Antidepressants
2
Q
why are antidepressants used?
A
Low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin are associated with depression as well as OCD so drugs increase serotonin levels in both mental disorders
3
Q
Why else are antidepressants used for people with OCD?
A
They are used to reduce the anxiety associated with OCD
4
Q
What is the preferred drug for anxiety
A
SSRI as they increase serotonin which regulates mood and anxiety
5
Q
How do SSRI work?
A
Serotonin is released into a synapse from a neuron
It targets receptor cells on the receiving neuron at the receptor sites
afterwards it is reabsorbed by the initial neuron sending the message
The re-absorption is inhibited to increase levels of serotonin at the synapse
