Posted by Noa on April 17, 2001, at 7:02:15
In reply to Re: Celexa/side effects-Urinary Tract Problems?, posted by Terri Renee on April 12, 2001, at 13:37:31
I have urinary problems from effexor (I think--Scott suggested it could be from the serzone, but it started before I added serzone to my cocktail). I have been looking for info on this.
What I have been able to come up with is that there are various serotonin receptors in the bladder and ureter that cause the muscle tissue to contract. With serotonergic medications, it is possible that these receptors are activated, causing spasms in the urinary tract, which causes the urgency and frequency.
I am still trying to find out which serotonin receptors are responsible, and whether some of them can be blocked. I will try to post the abstract references sometime soon--I think you can find them in the archives--search under 5HT4 and my name (noa).
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