Posted by zeugma on August 16, 2004, at 20:18:51
In reply to Re: Tricyclics+Amphetamines, posted by Sad Panda on August 16, 2004, at 9:15:20
> The main benefit of secondary TCA's combined with Amphetamines or Ritalin is probably that the long half life of the TCA's can smooth over the ups & downs of the short half life stimulants. Blood pressure would stay close to normal too.
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> Cheers,
> Panda.i think this is right. The Ritalin wears off fairly quickly but the TCA keeps the feeling from being too drastic. Also TCA's boost the noradrenergic system, and this is closely involved with the dopaminergic system in many areas of the brain.
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