Posted by B2chica on November 30, 2007, at 7:58:07
In reply to Re: dopa antag, and 5-ht antag, posted by James R on November 29, 2007, at 17:24:08
very short:
> in regards to the serotonin receptors, the 5ht-2a
> action is anxiogenic and depressive. Activation of the 5ht-2a receptor reduces dopamine release across the brain and raises stress hormones
> like CRF.
> So,blocking the 5ht-2a with an antagonist, or using an SSRI to downregulate the 5ht-2a can help
> with anxiety, depression, and avoiding extrapyramidal side effects that could come
> from the dopamine receptor block.this was just what i was hoping for. thanks james...but is the 5ht-2c receptor basically the same?
thanks!
b2c.
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