dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn 
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and that occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain
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As mentioned above, Wellbutrin affects the norepinephrine and dopamine chemicals, while Prozac affects serotonin.
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Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2024
Unlike, other antidepressants that regulate chemicals like serotonin and dopamine in the brain, Spravato works by boosting glutamate in the brain.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 22 July 2024
Those classes consist of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors), TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants), MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), and NDRI’s (norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors).
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 17 July 2024
This snuggle-worthy homage to everyone’s favorite potato dish takes dopamine decor to perhaps its ultimate expression.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2024
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Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2024
Unlike, other antidepressants that regulate chemicals like serotonin and dopamine in the brain, Spravato works by boosting glutamate in the brain.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 22 July 2024
Those classes consist of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors), TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants), MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors), and NDRI’s (norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors).
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 17 July 2024
This snuggle-worthy homage to everyone’s favorite potato dish takes dopamine decor to perhaps its ultimate expression.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2024
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dopamine
noun
do·pa·mine
ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn
: a monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain and as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of epinephrine see intropin
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