A secondary amine tricyclic antidepressant is prescribed for a patient.The medication will significantly increase the availability of which neurotransmitter?

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Tricyclic antidepressants primarily increase the availability of norepinephrine and serotonin by blocking their reuptake, leading to higher levels of these neurotransmitters in the synapse. They can also have some effect on dopamine and other neurotransmitters, but this is less significant.

A Secondary Amine Tricyclic Antidepressant Is Prescribed for a Patient