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Posted by Dreamy on October 30, 2001, at 18:44:05
I have heard people call Effexor an Anti-Psychotic
and also heard people say its an Anti-Depressant.Which is it?
And whats the difference?
Posted by Cam W. on October 30, 2001, at 23:38:49
In reply to Effexor an Anti-Psychotic or Anti-Depressant?, posted by Dreamy on October 30, 2001, at 18:44:05
Dreamy _ In the usually therapeutic range (37.5mg to 450mg/day) Effexor™ (venlafaxine) blocks the reuptake of serotonin, and to a lesser extent norepinephrine. It can be classified as an antidepressant and anti-anxiety agent. It probably should be called a "mood modifying agent." In reality, Effexor has no real anti-psychotic activity, as it does not block dopamine-D2 receptors, which is generally the accepted definition of an antipsychotic agent. Blocking D2 receptors relieves psychoses. - Cam
Posted by Dreamy on October 31, 2001, at 16:03:06
In reply to Re: Effexor an Anti-Psychotic or Anti-Depressant? » Dreamy, posted by Cam W. on October 30, 2001, at 23:38:49
> Dreamy _ In the usually therapeutic range (37.5mg to 450mg/day) Effexor™ (venlafaxine) blocks the reuptake of serotonin, and to a lesser extent norepinephrine. It can be classified as an antidepressant and anti-anxiety agent. It probably should be called a "mood modifying agent." In reality, Effexor has no real anti-psychotic activity, as it does not block dopamine-D2 receptors, which is generally the accepted definition of an antipsychotic agent. Blocking D2 receptors relieves psychoses. - Cam
What would psychoses be described as?
Hallucinations?
Hearing voices?
Schizophrenic episodes?
Posted by Cam W. on November 1, 2001, at 0:25:33
In reply to Re: Effexor an Anti-Psychotic or Anti-Depressant?, posted by Dreamy on October 31, 2001, at 16:03:06
> What would psychoses be described as?
> Hallucinations?
> Hearing voices?
> Schizophrenic episodes?Dreamy - psychosis is characterized by a gross impairment in reality testing. The individual incorrectly evaluates the accuracy of his/her perceptions and thoughts and makes incorrect references about external reality, even in the face of contrary evidence (actually this sounds like the definition of a politician or those who act on the board of any professional licencing board ;^p). Psychosis is often characterized by regressive behavior (eg. withdrawing into oneself or "negative symptoms"), inappropriate mood (eg. mood incongruent behavior, such as laughing at a funeral), and diminished impulse control. Example of psychosis are what you have listed above (ie. auditory or visual hallucinations, delusions, etc.). - Cam
Posted by Dreamy on November 2, 2001, at 17:08:47
In reply to Re: Effexor an Anti-Psychotic or Anti-Depressant? » Dreamy, posted by Cam W. on November 1, 2001, at 0:25:33
> > What would psychoses be described as?
> > Hallucinations?
> > Hearing voices?
> > Schizophrenic episodes?
>
> Dreamy - psychosis is characterized by a gross impairment in reality testing. The individual incorrectly evaluates the accuracy of his/her perceptions and thoughts and makes incorrect references about external reality, even in the face of contrary evidence (actually this sounds like the definition of a politician or those who act on the board of any professional licencing board ;^p). Psychosis is often characterized by regressive behavior (eg. withdrawing into oneself or "negative symptoms"), inappropriate mood (eg. mood incongruent behavior, such as laughing at a funeral), and diminished impulse control. Example of psychosis are what you have listed above (ie. auditory or visual hallucinations, delusions, etc.). - CamSounds similar to me still believing my boyfriend
loved me even though he moved to TX (from MN) with
out telling me!!!
VERY DELUSIONAL!
Thanks for the input!
Glad to have the right info!
Dreamy
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