Posted by Cam W. on February 2, 2000, at 20:46:54
In reply to what is CATECHOLAMINE? MAZINDOL. Scott, Cam , posted by Diane on February 2, 2000, at 16:19:33
> > Mazinor (MAZINDOL**) - not considered an antidepressant
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> > I just threw this in here because I've been curious if anyone has tried it - either as monotherapy or in a polypharmaceutical regime. It is a drug normally reserved for use in the treatment of obesity. Aside from suppressing appetite, it also exerts lipolytic effects by stimulating an increase in the metabolism occurring within BAT - brown adipose tissue.
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> > -Scott
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> Medications that affect catecholamine levels (such as phentermine, diethylpropion, and MAZINDOL** ) may cause symptoms of sleeplessness, nervousness, and euphoria (feeling of well-being). Sibutramine acts on both the serotonin and catecholamine systems, but unlike fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine, sibutramine does not cause release of serotonin from cells.
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> WHAT IS catecholamine ?? I never heard of it before.Diane - A catecholamine is a group of sympathomimetic amines that act as neurotransmitters. Dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine are all catecholamines. The aromatic portion of the molecule is called a catechol.-Cam W
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