🧠 Serotonin vs Dopamine: Zyprexa vs Seroquel

🔵 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

MedicationSerotonin EffectDopamine EffectOverall Strength
ZyprexaStrongStrongVery strong
SeroquelModerateWeakGentle–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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