Something, something, attenuates hypomania? Does it more stop the hypomania, how does that help with the depression cycle?

(I don’t have these conditions or take any meds like personally, simply curious)

  • AcortexOT@lemmy.ca
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    8 months ago

    Second generation antipsychotic medications are not only dopamine antagonists but also potent serotonin antagonists. Regulating serotonin uptake can help stabilize mood, both with depression and elevated states. So possibly more to do with their effects on serotonin receptors than dopamine receptors. (Not a doctor but nothing I said can’t be confirmed with a quick google scholar search)