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Dopamine and Depression

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:General Pharmacology
  • Post published:23 February 2020
  • Post last modified:15 February 2026

Introduction: Importance of Dopamine in DepressionReaders may appreciate that I have always thought and taught that the role of dopamine (DA) in depression has been neglected and under-appreciated.  There is…

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Mirtazapine & tranylcypromine: Contrast & irony

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:Bias in Science
  • Post published:26 February 2019
  • Post last modified:15 February 2026

An instance of how an ineffective drug (mirtazapine, Remeron etc.) is over-used and a highly effective one (tranylcypromine, Parnate etc.) is under-used.

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