Posted by JohnX2 on February 16, 2002, at 11:58:44
In reply to Anti-depressants and dystonia/dyskenesia, posted by borderliner21 on February 16, 2002, at 11:25:51
Hi,It is possible that the serotonin
"5-ht2" receptor is responsible for the dystonia
that your are experiencing on the SSRIs. The
SSRIs pounding on this particular serotonin
receptor will diminish dopamine release in
certain areas of the brain and give you the
problems you are having. So what you probably
want is a medicine that blocks this receptor.
Serzone is an excellent choice. You can even
combine Serzone with an SSRI to combat the problem
with the SSRI if you need to get more anti-depressant
punch. Remeron may help also.Good luck with your medicines.
-John
> I was on paxil a while back and it was a life saver for me but it gave me terrible dystonia especially when I stopped it. Why do ssri's cause dystonia in some people?(I was predisposed to it). Is it the weak blocking of dopamine in the basal ganglia? I am terrified to go near any more antidepressants.
> I am about to try serzone. Does it have any action on dopamine?
poster:JohnX2
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