Posted by rolie12 on July 25, 2004, at 19:26:23
In reply to Re: the WORST withdrawal (what-would-chemist-say?) » Cressida, posted by chemist on July 25, 2004, at 13:41:40
I am not a chemist, but would agree Effexor is the worse considering I am going through withdrawal right now and it is awful! Never had a reaction like this before!
> hello there, chemist here....i would say that i agree with Cressida 100%....all the best, chemist
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> > "I would say that Effexor and Paxil are probably the worst. I believe this means they are addictive, much more addictive than most of the benzodiazapines and stimulants"
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> > Is Paxil dependence a larger concern for clinicians than dependence on Dexedrine? I believe the addictive potential is greater for the benzodiazapines and especially the stimulants. Stimulants have desirable and undesirable properties that make them addictive.
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> > The stimulants have a rapid onset of action that produce an immediate change in consciousness or perception. Also, the substances feed the reward systems in the brain by *primarily* acting on dopaminergic systems. Paxil and Effexor don't exert an effect on dopamine.
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> > The symptoms of psychological withdrawal following substance use account for the undesirable properties that make them addictive. Avoid the lows, maintain the highs. Stimulants are classified as a Schedule II Controlled Substance. They are closely regulated by the government and DEA. Anyway, that's my two cents. I wonder how chemist or someone else would respond?
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