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Serotonin modulators

What are serotonin modulators? 

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter. Atypical antipsychotics are thought to have some affinity for serotonin 5-HT receptors, for example clozapine, quetiapine, and olanzapine, among others. This suggests a potential for the use of serotonin-specific medications in the treatment of schizophrenia.

What is the evidence for serotonin modulators?

Low quality evidence is unable to determine any benefit of Ondansetron as an alternative to antipsychotics.

October 2019

Last updated at: 1:17 am, 3rd October 2019
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