Understanding the molecular pharmacology of the serotonergic system: using fluoxetine as a model.

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OBJECTIVES: Serotonin is a monoamine neurotransmitter that is widely distributed in the body and plays an important role in a variety of psychological and other body functions such as mood, sexual desire and function, appetite, sleep, memory and learning, temperature regulation and social behaviour. This review will assess the use of fluoxetine, one of the most commonly used selective serotonin reuptake...

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