Posted by jerrympls on December 22, 2005, at 1:57:06
In reply to Re: Vicodin, posted by mystery road on December 8, 2005, at 21:49:45
> Theres no doubt in my mind that opiates have great anti-depressive effects..I took Ultram for 3 weeks and have never felt better..It was amazing..I stopped because it affected my muscles by cramping and couldn't exercise at all..What neuro transmitters are effected by opiates?..Are there other alternatives to opiates if I know thats what helps me?
Opiates primarily work with engogenous endrphins - which in turn have a symbionic relationship with other key neurotransmitters like serotonin, NE and Dopamine. I also believe that they have some effect on the hypo-pituitary axis and its function - but I may be off on that.
Ultram hits very specific opioid receptors (however, not as strong as other opiates like hydrocodone, oxycodone, etc) but also act as serotonin and NE reuptake inhibition.
Jerry
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