Posted by ed_uk on May 14, 2006, at 10:29:52
In reply to Hey Ed, posted by qbsbrown on May 14, 2006, at 4:35:29
Hi Brian
>I was curious Ed, is it possible that benzos can or do squash out the positive effects of SSRIs (squash serotonin etc)? I thought I had heard that somewhere.
For some people, benzos induce depression. It is possible that they may reduce the antidepressant effect of SSRIs in some cases - other people find the opposite, especially if their depression is characterised by severe anxiety.
>They seem to make me quite the a-hole too
I couldn't take a benzo regularly. They often make me feel moody and aggressive.
>Alcohol would excite me, stay up all night.
I know what you mean. I can't sleep until it wears off. I thing it's due to the dopaminergic effect.
Regards
Ed
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