Of the atypical antidepressants,______ is unique in that it acts as a reuptake inhibitor of dopamine and is useful for smoking cessation.

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Bupropion is the only atypical antidepressant that acts as a reuptake inhibitor of dopamine and is approved by the FDA for smoking cessation. Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant used mainly for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Trazodone is mainly used for sleep disorders and depression. Vilazodone is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used for the treatment of major depressive disorder.

Of the Atypical Antidepressants,______ Is Unique in That It Acts