Posted by Dopamine123 on June 20, 2008, at 21:35:34
In reply to Re: Requip for Social Phobia/Depression? » kingcolon, posted by SFY on March 22, 2006, at 19:39:42
I found that requip had some serious cognitive side effects. It severely impaired my judgement, insight, concentration and overall executive functioning. That is why I don't think it is an ideal drug. It stimulates those d2/d3 receptors, but it leaves the d1 receptor in the prefrontal cortex understimulated. Be careful about that aspect. If it works for you, great. Just watch out for that side effect because it is sometimes difficult to realize.
I think the poor insight is why it can increase compulsive behaviors like gambling. Your reward center is being overstimulated but your frontal lobe is underfunctioning so you get mindless compulsive pleasure seeking.
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