Posted by Larry Hoover on March 19, 2005, at 22:16:54
In reply to Re: what does paxil plasma level mean?, posted by slinky on March 17, 2005, at 21:11:45
> Me again..
> I asked pdoc about the teg affecting the paxil.
> He opened his little book and said teg affects the paxil plasma level.
> I took this as the amount of paxil absorbed in the system is less.
> Now whether or not my mind is playing tricks..but I'm slightly getting a withdrawal feeling..the brain bounce thing.
> Am I imagining this?Sorry, didn't catch my name being added to this thread.....
Carbamazepine induces enzyme 3A4, which increases the rate at which paroxetine is destroyed. The net effect is a lower blood plasma level, and a shorter half-life for the Paxil.
Lar
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