Posted by paulb on March 10, 2002, at 8:07:11
In reply to Re: Xanax and depression, posted by gilbert on March 9, 2002, at 20:39:18
> Xanax definitely has a lift that other benzos did not have for me. Body builders also like to use xanax after workouts and steroid use becuase it increaes dhea levels. I think this is only effective on short term though not long term but increased dhea would certainly lift ones mood.
>>Interesting I didnt know this.
Xanax also seemed to eleviate some of the sexual side effects of ssri's for me which would further confirm the dhea claims made by muscle heads.Bit confused here gilbert, "alleviate" or "elevate". Would like to know?
I thought klonopin had serotnin antangonsim which would explain why it activated me not sedated, plus I got sexual side effects that I did not get with xanax.
I once thought mCPP, a serotonin agonist was a metabolite of Klonopin. I have been assured by an expert that I am incorrect. Exactly how klonopin elevates serotonin is not fully understood. It may up-regulate serotonin receptors. But its not a serotonin antagonist. Its a potent anticonvulsant due to its enhancement of GABA and potent blockade of high-voltage gated sodium channels.
High doses of xanax seem to make me almost manic which is also strange because I am an ex drinker and booze used to do the same thing seem like it lit a fire under my ass. Everything in me seems backwards......what works for most does not work for me.
I found that too. We are all different. Thats why its such a hard trial and error process.
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Thanks Gil Paulb
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