The mechanism of action of tricyclic antidepressants is to:
a. release more serotonin and norepinephrine
b. block the re-uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
c. block the breakdown of serotonin and norepinephrine
d. inhibit the uptake of dopamine
B
The tricyclic antidepressants (TCA's) block the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine making more of it available in the synapse and improve transmission of brain signals.
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