Posted by SLS on February 29, 2012, at 6:10:05
In reply to Re: med strongest on serotonin..lexapro » SLS, posted by Shes_InItForTheMoney on February 29, 2012, at 1:16:20
> from wikipedia: "escitalopram has the highest affinity for the human serotonin transporter (SERT)"
This is inaccurate.
I understand that Wikipedia is written by anyone who takes it upon themselves to act as an expert. Things seen in Wikipedia must be scrutinized with that in mind.
Citalopram and escitalopram are the most SELECTIVE SSRIs. Paroxetine has the highest AFFINITY.
You can check binding affinities here:
http://pdsp.med.unc.edu/pdsp.php
Paroxetine is at least 100 times more potent than escitalopram.
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