Posted by linkadge on January 17, 2006, at 13:11:46 [reposted on January 17, 2006, at 18:17:02 | original URL]
In reply to Re: 5-HTP IS AS BAD AS BENZOS » linkadge, posted by 4WD on January 16, 2006, at 21:52:56
>Why would downregulation of serotonin receptors
>(either immediately or long term) cause >increased anxiety in some people?Sorry, are you refering for the propensity for SSRI's to cause anxiety in certain people ? The notion that serotonin is a "calming neurotransmiiter" doesn't really make a lot of sence. Serotonin has different psychological effects depending on the receptor that is activated. 5-ht1a agonists such as buspar have anti-anxiety potential, although I have never heard of such an effect attributed to say LSD, a potent 5-ht2a agonist.
Its the same as dopamine. You couldn't classify it as an alerting neurotransmitter because it depends on the receptor that is involved. Stimulants calming hyperactive children points to the involvement of dopamine in the regulation of certain inhibitory circutry.
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