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Re: SSRIs and MAOIs for SP » Elizabeth

Posted by Carlos on May 4, 2003, at 16:10:29

In reply to Re: SSRIs and MAOIs for SP » PaulB, posted by Elizabeth on November 30, 2001, at 2:21:54

> The available MAOIs also have other effects. Phenelzine, for example, increases the amount of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) in the brain. (To give you an idea of what GABA might have to do with anxiety, consider that benzodiazepines such as Valium, Ativan, Xanax, etc., work by increasing the effectiveness of GABA.) Parnate is thought to have some amphetamine-like (stimulant) effects, although nobody ever bothered to find out what these effects might be (it's an old drug, off patent, and there's little interest in studying it, although there is a lot we could learn).
>

> -elizabeth

Does this in anyway mean a benzo added to Nardil will increase the GABA effects? And also does anyone have experience with this and know the effects? Thanks.

-Carlos


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