Some antidepressants block the reuptake or breakdown of both serotonin and another neurotransmitter,norepinephrine.These antidepressants are called

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Antidepressants that block the reuptake or breakdown of both serotonin and norepinephrine are called dual-action drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, mood stabilizing drugs are used to treat bipolar disorder, and ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) is a treatment for severe depression that involves passing electric current through the brain.

Some Antidepressants Block the Reuptake or Breakdown of Both Serotonin