Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors or Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors are compounds that inhibit the reuptake of the neurotransmitter dopamine after it is released and used at the synapse. In so doing, they tend to increase the amount of dopamine present in the brain. A potent dopamine reuptake inhibitor is amineptine which is now banned in most countries including the USA. Other drugs which impact the level of dopamine in the brain include bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban), sertraline (Zoloft) (at high doses), cocaine, Benztropine, Nomifensine, Mazindol, amphetamines and a new class of reuptake inhibitors, the GBR Series.
Dopamine reuptake inhibitors
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)
- Amineptine (Maneon, Survector)