Posted by JohnX2 on November 17, 2001, at 7:00:31
In reply to Re: jaw tension, tension headaches, posted by JohnX2 on November 17, 2001, at 3:06:29
I love replying to myself. Is that a symptom
of schizophrenia?Well, seems as though all these meds could be involved
in the treatment of EPS or negative psychosis.
That's my common denominator.I'm guess the anti-histamines are working via
anti-cholinergic mechanisms for me.>
> Whoops, left out my #1 anti-dote:
> - Klonopin
>
> >
> > For those of you experiencing
> > jaw tension on SSRI's, here is
> > my list of anti-dotes:
> >
> > Stuff I tried that worked (and why):
> >
> > - Serzone (5ht-2a antagonist)
> > - Zyprexa (5ht-2a antagonist)
> > - Adderall (dopaminergic)
> > - anti-histamines (high dose of benadryl,
> > average dose of chlorpheniramine maleate)
> >
> > Stuff potentially recommend
> > (I haven't tried, or tried and
> > might work but didn't)
> > - Baclofen
> > - Buspar (probably due to anti-serotonergic
> > firing properties)
> >
> > I'm not quite sure why I got relief
> > from the anti-histamines, but I have a
> > background theory.
> >
> > I would be curious is anyone having
> > jaw tension took a double dose of
> > the anti-histamine chlorpheriamine maleate
> > and reported back on the results.
> > It would work quickly the same day if it responded.
> > Make sure to check for drug interactions.
> > For some reason this one cures pain in my
> > face and also lifts depression really fast.
> >
> > Anyone else with insights on this
> > issue please share your thoughts.
> >
> > BTW I wouldn't expect dopaminergic meds
> > that stimulate dopamine receptors like
> > Mirapex or Bromocriptine to help as the
> > problem lies with dopamine neurons that are
> > modulated by serotonin receptors. These dopamine
> > neurons do not contain auto-receptors, etc,
> > and are quite unique to primates.
> >
> > Still not quite sure how the anti-histamines may
> > indirectly tie in (have a little bit of a
> > theory), this was just a weird personal
> > observation.
> >
> > -john
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