Posted by PeterMartin on July 3, 2020, at 3:20:25
In reply to Re: Atomoxetine helping - fingers crossed » PeterMartin, posted by linkadge on July 2, 2020, at 17:23:53
> Yeah, do watch this combination.
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> Although atomoxetine is (on paper) an NRI, I remember reading that in vivo (in higher doses) it can begin to occupy the serotonin transporter (as the norepinephrine transporter becomes saturated).
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> There was a study in primates suggesting that in the 1-2 mg/kg range there was a notable inhibition of serotonin transporters.
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> https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23933039/
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> At 18mg, I don't think there would be an issue, but I would raise the dose more slowly / cautiously beyond that.
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> LinkadgeHmm....this is a little scary actually. Is there ever a situations where serotonin is increased in some parts of the brain w.o. potentially causing SS?
Maybe I should quit while I'm ahead. Meh.
I wish I did better w desipramine. It gave me massive sweating....and I was also somewhat concerned about the possibility of mania w. It being a TCA and me having bp1 (although only been manic when pot was involved).
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