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Ethanol

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Increased: (GABA, 5-HT, beta-endorphin, CB1, DA), decreased NMDA

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Disulfiram

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Inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase

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Naltrexone

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Mu opioid antagonist

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Acamprosate

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GABAa agonist / NMDA antagonist

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Fomepizole

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Inhibits alcohol dehydrogenase

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Benzodiazepines

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Allosteric agonist for GABA receptor

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Buspirone

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Something to do with serotonin

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Propranolol

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Beta blocker

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TCAs

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Decreased reuptake of NE and 5-HT

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Amoxapine

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NE > 5-HT > DA reuptake inhibitor

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Maprotiline

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Selective NE reuptake inhibitor

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Trazodone

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5-HT modulator (+ a little SSRI)

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Nefazodone

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5-HT modulator (+ a little SSRI)

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Mirtazepine

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alpha2 antagonist –> increases release of 5-HT and NE

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Bupropion

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Blocks reuptake of DA, 5-HT, and NE

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Venlafaxine

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SNRI (zero antihistamine, anti-Ach, anti-NE effects)

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Duloxetine

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SNRI (venlafaxine X100 potency)

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Vortioxetine

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5-HT modulator (lots of different things)

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Vilazodone

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5-HT modulator (+ a little SSRI)

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SSRIs

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Inhibit reuptake of serotonin only

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MAOIs

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Inhibit monoamine oxidase (increases lifespan of NE, 5-HT, tyramine, and DA

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Lithium

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??? Interferes with IP3 signalling, neurotransmitter-mediated adenylate cyclase activity

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Valproate

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Inhibits voltage gated Na channels, T-type Ca channels, GABA degredation. Stimulates K+ conductance, GABA synthesis

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Carbamazepine

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Inhibits voltage-gated sodium channels

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Typical antipsychotics

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D2 blockers

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Atypical antipsychotics

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D2 blockers and 5-HT blockers

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Physostigmine

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

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Bromocriptine

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DA agonist

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St. John’s Wort

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Increased levels of DA and 5-HT in CNS

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Amphetamine

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Increase release of NE and DA

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Atomoxitine

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Blocks NE reuptake

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Dexmethylphenidate

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DA and NE reuptake inhibitor

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Methylphenidate

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DA and NE reuptake inhibitor

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Clonidine

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alpha 2 agonist

35
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Gaunfacine

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Post-synaptic alpha 2 agonist

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