Posted by Sad Panda on June 16, 2004, at 1:25:26
In reply to Re: Periactin? » Racer, posted by Kroserob on June 14, 2004, at 12:05:27
> Thanks, now I remember I tried Periactin a while back, but I might not have taken enough.. might be something to reconsider. I wonder why only a few antihistamines have the appetite stimulating effect, whereas common ones like Benadryl don't..?
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> Thanks again,
> K.
>Periactin anatagonises 5-HT2C as does Remeron. 5-HT2C antagonism is said to increase appetite, while agonism by increases in serotonin levels reduces it. A defective 5-HT2C gene could be reasponsible for under- & over-eaters, do you have an illness or a lifelong problem?
Cheers,
Panda.
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