Posted by Caleb462 on June 24, 2003, at 0:22:02
In reply to Re: Ace, Users/SSRI Users/Anybody!!! NEED your Help! » McPac, posted by ace on June 24, 2003, at 0:15:49
About Celexa... it is considered the most selective SSRI, because it has the least potency at uptake sites other than serotonin... the norepinephrine and dopamine sites (though Luvox has a very low potency for the dopamine site as well). The dose it would take to effect NE or DA with Celexa is GIGANTIC, basically.
In regard to other effects on the brain... chollinergic, histaminic, etc. It really doesn't differ much from the other SSRIs.
So basically, what it boils down to is that if you were going to be on a high dose of celexa, or were med sensitive... you wouldn't have to worry about possible noradrenergic or dopaminergic effects - like you might with say, Paxil or Zoloft.
One more question McPac... have you thought about maybe adding a low dose atyptical anti-psychotic? Perhaps Zyprexa? It could definitely keep the anger in check, and might very well help out with the OCD as well. Obviously I would understand why you would not want to go this route.. but it is something to think about.
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