Posted by phidippus on May 12, 2014, at 18:03:15
In reply to Wellbutrin, posted by Beckett on May 12, 2014, at 14:25:36
A norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, the primary pharmacological action of Wellbutrin is as a mild dopamine reuptake inhibitor and also a much weaker norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor as well as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist.
In the nervous system cholinergic stimulation mediated through nAChRs controls pathways such as release of transmitters and cell sensitivity, which can influence physiological activity including sleep, anxiety, processing of pain and cognitive functions.
Eric
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