Which of the following antidepressants exert their effects by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin? Select all that apply
A) Amitriptyline
B) Bupropion
C) Clomipramine
D) Fluoxetine
E) Escitalopram
Ans: D, E
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors like fluoxetine and escitalopram exert their effects by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin. Tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline and clomipramine exert their effects by inhibiting the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin. Bupropion is believed to affect serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine receptors.
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