Posted by blueberry on January 17, 2006, at 21:32:01
In reply to Re: Which ADs increase DOPAMINE the most?, posted by qbsbrown on January 17, 2006, at 17:11:47
St Johns Wort. I mean, since you asked for the top three, that would be my first choice. But, understand everyone will have a different opinion.
I'm thinking dopamine...st johns wort is strong on that. It affects serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, gaba, and glutamate all with about equal affinity. Very balanced. Of the 30 or so meds I've been on over the years, nothing ever came close to being as good as SJW for me.
I'm thinking side effects, especially sexual...st johns wort usually does not have sexual side effects and often increases sex drive due to lowering of prolactin levels. Other side effects such as possible tiredness, restlessness, insomnia, or gastrointestinal discomfort are usually mild and go away within two weeks, and are nothing compared to medications.
Sure I could come up with some med choices too. But why? SJW has everything you are looking for, it is cheap, far easier on side effects, and it has the same likelihood of working as any of the meds.
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