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Re: famotidine, omeprazole etc.

Posted by Larry Hoover on May 24, 2003, at 15:28:25

In reply to Re: famotidine, omeprazole etc., posted by Kari on May 24, 2003, at 14:42:06

> Larry,
>
> Thanks for your response.
> As you have mentioned, the improvement I heard about was attributed to famotidine. I assumed by mistake that the effect was simply due to the reduction of stomach acid (I have almost no knowledge regarding the mechanism of action of different meds :)

Sometimes I wish my brain didn't work the way it does. I can't help but notice inconsistencies (which makes me an excellent scientist, IMHO).

We're only starting to understand histamine as a neurotransmitter. It's not just a signalling chemical in allergies. Remeron (mirtazapine) has significant histaminic effects, for example.

> In response to your question, I am interested in schizo-spectrum symptoms, autistic tendencies, bipolar and OCD.
>
> Best wishes,
> Kari.

Well, Kari, I think that fatty acid metabolism is closely linked to histamine regulation. Fish oil would seem to be a reasonable dietary addition in all these conditions. There's one theory that the primary defect in schizophrenia is in membrane fatty acid turnover, and that the dopamine problems (and antipsychotic meds)arise from that.

Let me know how it goes, if you decide to try famotidine.

Lar

 

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