Posted by Roslynn on December 10, 2008, at 17:48:47
In reply to Re: have to do a test that measures serotonin » Roslynn, posted by Larry Hoover on December 10, 2008, at 17:37:42
Thank you for the information!! Very helpful.
Roslynn
> Contrary to your expectation, the use of an antidepressant (fluoxetine/Prozac in this study http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10227085) actually reduces serum/plasma serotonin concentrations. In any case, the serotonin concentrations remain in the normal range.
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> There are potentially serious consequences of having excessive circulating serotonin, as caused by e.g. a carcinoid tumour, so it's a good idea to rule that out. It's also an easy test to perform.
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> I hope everything works our well for you.
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> Regards,
> Lar
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