Posted by SLS on September 1, 2015, at 16:44:26
In reply to Re: Any success stories with Prozac? » SLS, posted by phidippus on September 1, 2015, at 15:44:45
Hi Eric.
> Some of the initial anxiety caused by SSRIs is due to excessive signaling at 5-HT2C. Reuptake causes this, then receptors downregulate after 1-2 weeks.
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> In general, it is accepted that 5-HT2C receptor agonists increase anxiety behaviours and induce hypophagia. There is general agreement that antagonists are beneficial anxiolytics.My apologies. You are exactly right.
Thanks for intervening.
- Scott
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