However, it is known that lithium decreases irregular activity in the brain by altering the metabolism of the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin, as well as having other effects on nerve ...

When electrical signals reach the end of neurons, they trigger the release of chemical messengers called neurotransmitters. Each neurotransmitter then diffuses from its point of release on one ...

An imbalance of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters may contribute ... The other study compared adding Caplyta to either lithium or valproate to adding the placebo to lithium or valproate.