Posted by jboud24 on October 31, 2004, at 17:33:36
In reply to Re: Nicotine Patch and Lexapro, posted by sip on October 31, 2004, at 13:41:27
MAO-B breaks down the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. Increased dopamine is thought to be the reason for the addictiveness of cigarettes. What I was saying is that nicotine itself is not primarily involved in the pleasurable effect of cigarettes; it is a by-product of the burning of the cigarette that is not consumed when you use the nicotine patch.
Hope that helps you out sip,
Justin
poster:jboud24
thread:409582
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20041029/msgs/409723.html