Serotonin
Serotonin is a small molecule that functions both as a
neurotransmitter in the central nervous system and as a hormone in the
peripheral nervous system. In the periphery, serotonin is present in enteric
neurons, blood platelets, and enterochromaffin-like cells in the gut. In the
brain, serotonin plays an important neuromodulatory role in physiological
responses, such as behavioral arousal, circadian rhythmicity, neuroendocrine
function, sexual behavior, and feeding. Serotonin also plays an important role
in mental processes, mood, and cognition, and is implicated in many psychiatric
disorders.
Imbalance An imbalance in serotonin levels can lead to a number of problems. Although most people are aware of the connection between low serotonin levels and depression, high serotonin levels can also be problematic.
Anxiety or worry
Depression or low mood
Appetite, hunger, or cravings
Increased sensitivity to pain
Migraines
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Insomnia
High Serotonin:
Anxiety, irritability, or restlessness
Headache
Fatigue
Weight gain
Drugs that interact with Serotonin
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Paxil, Zoloft,
Prozac, Celexa, Lexapro, Luvox, Cipramil, Emocal, Serpam, Cipralex, Esteria,
Fontex, Seromex, Seronil, Sarafem, Fluctin, Faverin, Seroxat, Aropax, Deroxat,
Rexetin, Xentor, Paroxat, Lustral, Serlain, Dapoxetine
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Enhancers: Stablon, Coaxil,
Tatinol
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs): Effexor, Pristiq, Meridia, Serzone, Dalcipran, Despramine, Duloxetine
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