Posted by ace on January 28, 2003, at 20:22:14
In reply to Re: Nardil or Parnate??--GABA?, posted by Jack Smith on January 28, 2003, at 11:51:59
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> > At higher doses Nardil works on GABA. I don't believe Parnate does.
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> Pardon my ignorance but what is GABA?
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>GABA is a neurotransmitter, like serotonin, dopamine etc. It is by far the most predominate inhibitory NT in the brain. It is our natural 'calmer'. Benzodiazepams, like Valium, work on GABA, to reduce anxiety, produce calm, and induce sleep.
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