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Re: Buspar: dopamine agonist or antagonist? (Eliz?)

Posted by jamie on January 24, 2000, at 3:19:58

In reply to Re: Buspar: dopamine agonist or antagonist? (Eliz?), posted by jd on January 23, 2000, at 23:52:58


I saw in a research abstract that buspar increases dopamine and NE (by up to 240%) but decreases serotonin (by 50%). Given these effects, it is a mystery how it can augment an AD or treat anxiety. As is often the case, theory vs reality is perplexing.

jamie


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