Posted by daizy on March 4, 2003, at 7:44:45
In reply to Re: Dopamine agonists, posted by Michael Bell on March 3, 2003, at 19:26:29
> Daizy, an agonist potentiates increases dopamine/effects of dopamine, whereas antagonist would inhibit dopamine. In my situation, and in most situations I've read about (this board included), drugs that primarily increase dopamine (or effectiveness of dopamine) make anxiety symptoms worse in people with SP. The reason I'm trying to get an idea of the effectiveneness of these types of drugs on SP is because I'm convinced dopamine levels/transmission has a role in SP, but I can't put my finger on it. By the way, If you're looking to for calmness, try a drug that works on GABA, if your doc is cool with it.
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> Also, I have a theory on neurochemical cause of Social Phobia, but it's quite long. Let me know if you want to hear it, and I'll post it. Thanks.
Thanx for trying to explain everyone! However I think im more confused that I was before!(if thats possible!)I have to say I have more of a panic disorder, and depression, but anxiety first! Because of previous drug use, I got my depression, if you know Michael, how do drugs Like E work on the brain? Well SNRI and SSRI didnt work for me, am now on TCA and has worked better, Im still hoping to find a med that will work better though! Which drugs work on GABA?
Do you know any links that might explain these things to me? I hate to keep asking, sorry!
I would like to hear your theory??????????
Thanx ;-)
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