Atypical Antidepressants
<br>There are also other fairly new antidepressants that do not fit into any of the above-listed categories. Broadly described as atypical antidepressants, they affect serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine levels in unique ways. <br><br>Examples of
include:
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        <li>Wellbutrin (bupropion), classified as a <b>dopamine reuptake inhibitor</b>, is used to treat depression and seasonal affective disorder as well as a smoking cessation aid.</li>
        <li>Remeron (mirtazapine) is a <b>noradrenergic antagonist</b> used for major depression, that blocks receptors of the stress hormone epinephrine (adrenaline) on the brain.</li>
        <li>Oleptro (trazodone) and Brintellix (vortioxetine) are <b>serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitors</b> (SARIs) used for major depression the both inhibit serotonin reuptake and block adrenergic receptors.</li>
        <li>Symbax combines the SSRI fluoxetine with the antipsychotic drug fluoxetine to treat bipolar depression or treatment-resistant depression.&nbsp;</li>
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Side effects can vary by drug type but may include dizziness, dry mouth, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, blurry vision, weight gain, and sexual dysfunction.</span><b>
<br><br>Effects on EEG:
</b><br>Slowing of background activity (alpha slows)
<br><br>Increase in slow frequencies and voltage (theta and delta)
<br>Examples Tricyclinc antidepressants: monamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOs), lithium, phenothiazines and butyrophenones