Posted by Bruce on December 30, 1999, at 7:39:15
In reply to Re: ecstacy and ssri's and an answer, posted by The DEA (we're here to help) on December 30, 1999, at 1:26:18
> Just for informational purposes...
> (Can't speak to credability of this source)
>
> see:
> http://ecstasy.org/qanda/q70.html
> http://ecstasy.org/qanda/q46.html
> http://ecstasy.org/qanda/index.html (overall list)
>
> > I would worry that continued use of drugs to artificially heighten your mood would exacerbate your depression by a contrast effect (when the drug wears off, you will likely be more depressed than you started). I hope this doesn't sound "preachy," but just is something to ponder.
>
> Cindy, that's a rational concern but also does sound moralistic. We don't know that Greg is referring to 'continual use' or what 'continual' means (and one would become tolerant to frequent use), nor do we know that it would be used specifically to modify mood -- as an 'antidepressant.' Further your warning could apply to clinical antidepressants themselves.
>
> I was just waiting to see a response of pop morality appear absent an answer to one of these questions.
>
> Well, better get back to frying some eggs...
Hmmm..... I'll take a stab at a rational answer. Ecstasy depletes the synaptic vesicles of serotonin. SSRI's prevent the reuptake of serotonin. Sounds like a perfect combination for the serotonin syndrome.Of course, I could be moralistic here. Perhaps Greg is *seeking* the serotonin syndrome. He is welcome to do anything he wants, as long as he accepts the consequences of his actions....
Bruce
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