reuptake
noun
re·up·take
(ˈ)rē-ˈəp-ˌtāk 
: the reabsorption by a neuron of a neurotransmitter following the transmission of a nerve impulse across a synapse
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Other medication classes, such as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), atypical antidepressants or tricyclic antidepressants, may also be used depending on individual needs.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Specifically, Isaacson wonders about the long-term effects of her medication, a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that is known to raise blood pressure.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Antidepressants Antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), increase serotonin levels in the brain to improve mood and behavior.9
Both ginseng and St John’s wort may increase serotonin levels.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Most were taking either a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Specifically, Isaacson wonders about the long-term effects of her medication, a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that is known to raise blood pressure.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Antidepressants Antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), increase serotonin levels in the brain to improve mood and behavior.9
Both ginseng and St John’s wort may increase serotonin levels.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Most were taking either a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Reuptake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reuptake. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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reuptake
noun
re·up·take
(ˈ)rē-ˈəp-ˌtāk
: the reabsorption by a neuron of a neurotransmitter following the transmission of a nerve impulse across a synapse
antidepressants which block the reuptake of norepinephrine
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