Posted by linkadge on July 17, 2006, at 20:02:36
In reply to Re: Periactin » linkadge, posted by Declan on July 17, 2006, at 19:09:27
Periactin is though to relieve sexual dysfunction by antagonizing the 5-ht2c receptors.
Sometimes however, it takes more than one dose to adress the problem since it may be more an issue of receptor density.
Mirtazapine is an norepinephrine alpha-2 adrenorecptor antagonist.
Instead of blocking the reuptake of serotonin, it blocks the inhibitory alpha-2 receptors, which results in the release of serotonin and norepinephrine.
Yohimbine has a similar effect. The NE release is proably why it can help some cases of sexual dysfunction.
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