Posted by jerrympls on December 24, 2004, at 21:24:49
In reply to Re: Cortisol synthesis inhibitors-NEWS for depress, posted by Dave001 on December 24, 2004, at 16:48:35
> > Hi Jerry.
> >
> > Thanks to supplying the link for the article.
> >
> > Check this out:
> >
> > http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/30003048/
> >
> > It appears that metyrapone is available in England for the treatment of various conditions. You can do the rest of the math. :-)
> >
>
> Adrenal steroid inhibitors have been around for a long time. Aminoglutethimide (Cytadren in the U.S.) is one such example that's cheap and easily available. Adrenal steroid production is blocked by inhibiting the enzyme desmolase. Aminoglutethimide blocks aromatase as well, an enzyme responsible for the conversion of testosterone to estrogen.
>
> I don't see why anyone would want to mess around with systemic cortisol levels unless they have Cushing's Syndrome or some other condition causing pathophysiologically high cortisol levels. Either that or a death wish. I would be very careful.
>
> DaveThe HPA system is VERY much involved with mood, emotion, etc. IN fact, there are many new meds in the works that target the HPA axis. It's not simply about cortisol levels. See Scott's post.
Jerry
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