Posted by Bill L on May 2, 2001, at 8:50:12
In reply to Re: Serotonin increase causes dopamine decrease?, posted by mikes on April 30, 2001, at 17:32:47
I really don't think that dopamine will stay low after the SSRI is discontinued.
> I hypothesized this back when I was experimenting with 5-HTP. Taking 5-HTP seemed to decrease the high from opium tea and marijuana very noticeably.
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> However, zoloft doesn't seem to be affecting it as much. My guess is that it's more complicated than just a balance between the two neurotransmitters- at least for most people.
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> > I've read that an increase in the activity of serotonin, from drugs like ssri's, causes a decrease in the activity of dopamine. Could someone clarify? I would like to know if this effect on dopamine is long-term, lasting even after the serotonin drug is stopped.
poster:Bill L
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