Posted by Rick on September 2, 2001, at 20:25:42
In reply to Re: Xanax and panic, experiences?-Rick, posted by thrud on September 2, 2001, at 6:27:53
> BTW, what if you have too much of a certain hormone: how do they "neutralize" it?
As you know I'm sure no expert here; I was just reporting on some of the things I read.
But I did see, for instance that hyperprolactinemia (excess prolactin) can be induced by many common drugs (including Xanax in males in a few few reported cases -- maybe not common). And that hyperprolactinemia can often be reversed through the use of dopamine agonists like bromcriptine or cabergoline, a new long-lasting dopaminergic agonist that seems better tolerated (don't know if it's available in the U.S.)
But then, could such treatment cause a reduction in Xanax benefit for panic? Maybe, maybe not. It's probably a balancing act, but apparently some hormone levels CAN be reduced via meds or supplements. And I saw quite a few reports about how such strategies have helped many patients with sexual dysfunction and other problems.
I wonder if you can find an endocrinologist who specializes in sexual function, psychological implications or both. I've never seen one, so I don't know if that suggestion makes sense or is naive. I ususally hear endocrinologists mentioned with regard to diabetes. But then diabetics apparently often have hormonally-driven and potentially treatable sexual dysfunction. It's amazing to me, the more I read, how seemingly diverse mental and physical manifestations can be interrelated. E.g., just this week Medscape reported about a very promising new drug for Alzheimer's (specifically, memory-loss) that is also useful for diabetic neuropathy and a few other diverse uses.
Rick
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