Posted by Squiggles on August 8, 2005, at 16:03:59
In reply to Re: Neurogenerative properties of lithium, posted by linkadge on August 8, 2005, at 15:22:37
> "Maybe tegretol is similar to lithium, without
> the neurogenerative side effects? "
>
> It stabalizes the calium and sodium channels (which would hopefully protect against further dammage) but does not seem to have many trophic capabilities.
>
> It is known that lithium is linked to fewer suicides than either tegretol or depakote.
> I would assume that its trophic capabilities have something to do with this.
>
> Linkadge
>
>
>The neurons or dendrites or whatever that
become more robust or actually grow [?]
in the brain after lithium treatment --
are they specific to emotional stability?
poster:Squiggles
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