Posted by Scott L. Schofield on February 2, 2000, at 20:58:33
In reply to what is CATECHOLAMINE? MAZINDOL. Scott, Cam , posted by Diane on February 2, 2000, at 16:19:33
> Medications that affect catecholamine levels (such as phentermine, diethylpropion, and MAZINDOL** ) may cause symptoms of sleeplessness, nervousness, and euphoria (feeling of well-being). Sibutramine acts on both the serotonin and catecholamine systems, but unlike fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine, sibutramine does not cause release of serotonin from cells.
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> WHAT IS catecholamine ?? I never heard of it before.
Catecholamines are a class of molecules within a larger class known as monoamines. When the term "catecholamine" appears in reference to neurotransmitters, it usually refers to dopamine and norepinephrine. Serotonin, another of the major monoamine neurotransmitters, is considered to be an indoleamine.
- Scott
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