Posted by SLS on January 3, 2010, at 7:45:42
In reply to Re: Remeron + Paxil: so far, so good... or is it?, posted by mtdewcmu on January 3, 2010, at 7:28:21
> > > Well, my mood is improving, but my bowels are tied in a knot again. So much for Remeron and its 5-HT3 inhibition...
> >
> > I hadn't heard of this theory. What is it all about?
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> >
> > - Scott
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> There are 5-HT3 receptors in the gut, and apparently they are responsible for a lot of the GI side effects of SSRIs. Remeron blocks them.
Does that include peristalsis? I know that ondansetron has no such effect.What did you mean when you described yourself as being tied in knots?
Thanks.
- Scott
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