_____ are antidepressants that produce their effect by blocking reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine.

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Tricyclics are antidepressants that block the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, which leads to increased levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) only block serotonin reuptake, while benzodiazepines and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) have a different mechanism of action.

_____ Are Antidepressants That Produce Their Effect by Blocking Reuptake