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Posted by rjlockhart98 on July 19, 2005, at 10:46:44
I have read in some literature that it has antidepressant properties.
I belive both Clonazpemam and Alprazolam work on some serotonin receptors. Mainly why they are chosen for panic. As same to potent SSRI's like Paxil.
Sometimes Klonopin gives me feeling of relief. Ativan on the hand seemed to have a "numb" relief. I guess since it doesnt work on Serotonin.
Anyways, just wanted to know if anyone knows literature on it.
Posted by Phillipa on July 19, 2005, at 19:20:03
In reply to does Xanax boost serotonin?, posted by rjlockhart98 on July 19, 2005, at 10:46:44
Matt, To the best of my knowledge xanax is the only one that's supposed to have mild AD effect. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Mistermindmasta on July 21, 2005, at 23:30:52
In reply to does Xanax boost serotonin?, posted by rjlockhart98 on July 19, 2005, at 10:46:44
> I have read in some literature that it has antidepressant properties.
>
> I belive both Clonazpemam and Alprazolam work on some serotonin receptors. Mainly why they are chosen for panic. As same to potent SSRI's like Paxil.
>
> Sometimes Klonopin gives me feeling of relief. Ativan on the hand seemed to have a "numb" relief. I guess since it doesnt work on Serotonin.
>
> Anyways, just wanted to know if anyone knows literature on it.
It could have an antidepressant effect by stimulating the reward pathway in the brain. That's why some people abuse xanax. But if taken properly, they could be theoretically used as an antidepressant, if you can keep that mild euphoria going that they can sometimes give. I don't recall xanax boosting serotonin. Another pathway it could be working is by reducing cortisol levels.
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