🔵 Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
Serotonin (5-HT2A)
- Strong blocker
- Strong serotonin effect =
✔ heavy sedation
✔ big appetite increase
✔ strong mood stabilization
Dopamine (D2)
- Strong blocker
- Strong dopamine effect =
✔ powerful antipsychotic
✔ fast control of mania & hallucinations
➡️ Overall:
Zyprexa hits BOTH serotonin and dopamine strongly.
It is one of the most powerful atypical antipsychotics.
🟣 Seroquel (Quetiapine)
Serotonin (5-HT2A)
- Moderate blocker
- Helps with:
✔ calming
✔ mood stabilization
✔ depression (especially from its metabolite, norquetiapine)
Dopamine (D2)
- Weak blocker
- Means:
✔ milder antipsychotic strength
✔ gentler effect
✔ fewer movement side effects
✔ better for sleep and anxiety
➡️ Overall:
Seroquel hits serotonin moderately and dopamine lightly.
It is softer and less “heavy” than Zyprexa.
⭐ Very Simple Summary
| Medication | Serotonin Effect | Dopamine Effect | Overall Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zyprexa | Strong | Strong | Very strong |
| Seroquel | Moderate | Weak | Gentle–moderate |
If you want, I can make:
✔ A visual chart
✔ A receptor-binding percentage chart
✔ A simple analogy (like “Zyprexa = hammer, Seroquel = pillow”)
✔ A comparison focusing on depression, mania, anxiety, or sleep
Just tell me!
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