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Posted by corafree on January 26, 2007, at 13:12:02
http://www.biopsychiatry.com/dopamine.htm
Antidepressants and the dopamine connection
Measurement of D2-like binding by receptor autoradiography, using the ligand [3H]YM-09151-2, revealed that both fluoxetine and desipramine increased D2-like binding in the nucleus accumbens shell; fluoxetine had a similar effect in the nucleus accumbens core. Tranylcypromine, however, had no effect on D2-like binding in the nucleus accumbens but decreased binding in the striatum. In micro-dialysis experiments, our data showed that levels of extracellular dopamine in the nucleus accumbens were not altered in rats treated with either fluoxetine or desipramine, but increased by tranylcypromine.
Geez ... I wish we could just freeze time for oh maybe 10yrs or so. I feel there is better research going on than there may be treatment rendered presently.
What does this say in layman's terminology? :(
tksexpert, cf
Posted by Phillipa on January 26, 2007, at 20:04:47
In reply to Lexapro -or- 'Parnate'?, posted by corafree on January 26, 2007, at 13:12:02
Corafree I think lexapro number one no dietary restrictions. I may try it again too. Love Phillipa
Posted by corafree on January 30, 2007, at 10:37:30
In reply to Re: Lexapro -or- 'Parnate'? » corafree, posted by Phillipa on January 26, 2007, at 20:04:47
My P wants me to start Lexapro.
And, I'm just beginning to feel good. I have a broken heart. My dx should be 'broken heart syndrome'.
Anxiety is really bad and I have panic attacks every other day or so.
Feels like a piece of a puzzle is either in place, or missing, and my doctor doesn't care.
He has tunnel vision re: benzodiazepines.
He might jeopardize my already damaged nervous system if another NB occurs.
He reiterates titrating and getting me off them and scares me.
That fear makes my anxiety even worse.
Another nervous breakdown almost feels like it is in the workings right now.
More of me will be gone if it does. I can barely take care of myself now. I was stronger before the NB. Thinking about it is causing me anxiety right now.
I wish I had a doctor that would help me.
cf
Posted by Phillipa on January 30, 2007, at 19:15:54
In reply to Re: Lexapro -or- 'Parnate'?, posted by corafree on January 30, 2007, at 10:37:30
I don't understand why you pdoc is cutting down on the benzos now? Why doesn't he wait til you adjust to lexapro? Love Phillipa ps some give a benzo for start up effects
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