Posted by zeugma on April 9, 2004, at 4:34:53
In reply to Strattera » 1980Monroe, posted by kka on April 8, 2004, at 22:53:53
Strattera blocks the norepinephrine transporter, which also elevates dopamine levels in parts of the brain in which DA is primarily cleared by the NE transporter (the prefrontal cortex). The PFC is hypothesized to be the seat of 'executive functioning' (basically, decision making, formulation of long-term goals, etc.)
I have a lot of executive function issues (inattentive ADD, plus various learning disabilities, along with major anxiety and depression) and Strattera is slowly helping me get them under control.
Strattera would complement Prozac nicely. The combination of NE and 5-HT reuptake inhibition woould be similar to what is offered by Effexor or Cymbalta, but with the advantage of being able to adjust the effects on each neurotransmitter individually.
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