Posted by Paulbwell on August 28, 2005, at 23:26:37
In reply to does Xanax stimulate reward center at low doses?, posted by rjlockhart98 on August 21, 2005, at 10:04:19
> I have read absracts that lose dose of Alprazolam has somewhat of stimulating effect, by working on dopamine systems at low doses. Higher doses dont.
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> Is this why doctor have the bad apple eye on it.
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> Dexamphetamine directly stimulates dopamine systems. But its been around so long doctors know all, well some, about its reports since the 1940's.
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> Anyways, is this theory true?
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>Hi Ya
I have taken Xanax, and it DOES cause initial reward then followed by sedation, then sleppiness feelings-just like Alcohol. I now take Valium and there is no 'Reward' as there CAN BE with Xanax, i can take take it 3x daily or not at all,I'm supposing because of it's VERY long half life of 200 hours-althought it's CNS effects last only a few hours. Valium is FAR more subtle to the sledge hammer of Xanax which CAN-BE europhic when taken. Hard up, Euphoria, sedation then sleepiness, then frazzled nervers-creating a need for another dose-i have read about this MANY times.
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