Posted by bleauberry on May 7, 2008, at 17:20:28
In reply to Can anyone please explain to me how Geodon works?, posted by SteelyDan on May 6, 2008, at 20:14:01
Geodon is an antagonist of dopamine D2 and serotonin 5ht2 receptors, as well as other dopamine and serotonin receptors, adrenergic alpha-1 receptors and histimine. All of varying potencies.
The mechanism of this antipsychotic or any of them in depression is unknown, or hypothetical at best, though they have been shown to increase levels of neurotransmitters in the brain. Dopamine agonists can improve depression, but dopamine antagonists can also. So there is some mystery there. They can also make depression worse in some people. As with any drug, we just know that they have the potential to be helpful based on experiences of other people and the only way to know how they work for us is to try.
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