neurotransmitters
the happy/mood stabilizer neurotransmitter and is found in GI tract
serotonin
this is a reduced response over time and needs higher doses for same effect
pharmacodynamic tolerance
the motivation/reward/pleasure/addiction neurotransmitter
dopamine
this is when body reuqires drug to function normally, and withdrawal occurs if stopped
physical dependence
if this neurotransmitter is too low, it causes anxiety and seizures
GABA
ach deficiency
too much of this neurotransmitter causes anxiety and seizures and its the excitatory neurotrans
glutamate
this causes memory loss and is seen in AD
ach deficiency
this neurotrans causes alertness, arousal, low=depression, high=anxiety
norepinephrine