Posted by J Kelly on March 8, 2016, at 10:38:43
In reply to Re: Magic Pill, posted by Hello321 on March 7, 2016, at 18:38:23
Hey there :)
Thanks for posting this, I've never even heard of Cyproheptadine.
How long were you able to benefit from its effects? Or do you still take it? I think you are a lot more knowledgeable about these meds that I am.
> For me, Cyproheptadine. It's not technically a psychiatric med like zyprexa, Prozac, etc.... But the way it works is similar to the effects atypical antipsychotic have on certain serotonin receptors. I think it's inverse agonism of the 5ht2c receptor was the key part of how it helped me from being basically catatonic to feeling pretty normal over a couple of months. I had taken a few atypical antipsychotic before trying Cyproheptadine and got no benefit and I think it is because they tend to just be antagonists at the 5ht2c receptor.
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> I could see Cyproheptadine possibly boosting the effectiveness of Ritalin through its 5ht2c inverse agonism. This receptor by itself inhibits dopamine in the brain. So the inverse agonist effect decreases it's functions on, allowing dopamine to flow more freely.... I do believe.Any thing that will boost the effectiveness of my current meds would be welcome.
SSRI's have never worked for me. In fact they make me feel worse. Especially Prozac. Does that mean anything to you? Anyone?
My brain is not working. Its a catch 22.
Jade
poster:J Kelly
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