Posted by erik98225 on November 15, 2006, at 11:09:23
In reply to Re: Dopamine - Do you care about those Agonists ? » erik98225, posted by MARTY on November 15, 2006, at 11:01:00
> >> Lyrica is prosocial which I suspect is due to its dopamine agonist side effects.
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> You think Lyrica has a dopamine agonist effect ?
> If so, have you seen this described in some medical literature ?I didn't read this in any medical literature; just my personal experience with the drug. The effects of Lyrica are kinda weird. In low doses it's sedating, but in high doses (300mg+) it's stimulating, prosocial and pleasurable. My gut instinct and B.A. Psychology degree says it must be doing SOMETHING to enhance dopamine.
Could be wrong, though. :)
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