Posted by linkadge on April 20, 2006, at 18:06:26
In reply to Re: Drugs versus Psychotherapy - Backlash? » linkadge, posted by zeugma on April 20, 2006, at 9:02:56
These studies are great, but you can probably find just as many others which suggest that drug responce is not really associated with any abnormalities in the SERT genes.
For instance, in this study, which has been replicated in different populations, some researchers found that the double-short varient of the serotonin transporter was associated with a higher lifetime occurance of depression and anxiety disorders. But heres the thing, The SS varient of the serotonin transporter gene codes for a lower reuptake of serotonin.
http://www.futurepundit.com/archives/001611.html
Some people mistakenly site this as an argument for SSRI use, without noting that this gene actually codes for a lower reuptake of serotonin than those with one or two long varients. So it doesn't make sence to have these people taking SSRI's. Perhaps Tianeptine would bring them to a better homeostasis.
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