Posted by pablo1 on November 16, 2004, at 15:47:40
In reply to Re: Zoloft for overfocused ADD, posted by banga on November 16, 2004, at 14:33:08
I found this chart and was unable to verify the validity but it indicates that zoloft has a very significant effect on dopamine reuptake. The ritalin number was offered separately for comparison, not part of the original chart.
Chart Showing Reuptake Inhibition
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(the higher number is, the more the neurotransmitter stays active)
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__NAME__________SERATONIN_____NOREPENEPHRINE_____DOPAMINE_
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Zoloft _________ 0.2400 ________ 341.0000 _______ 0.3800
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Ritalin ____________ ___________ 004.0000
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Seroxat ________ 02.5000 _______ 798.0000 _______ 0.2000
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Wellbutrin _____ 00.0019 _______ 000.0110 _______ 0.1900
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Effexor_________ 00.0940 _______ 011.0000 _______ 0.0110
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Lexapro ________ 02.7000 _______ 086.0000 _______ 0.0036
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Deproxin _______ 00.4100 _______ 123.0000 _______ 0.0280
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Edronax ________ 14.0000 _______ 001.7000 _______ 0.0087
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