Posted by linkadge on May 22, 2004, at 6:42:11
In reply to Xanax and GABA how does it work, posted by becksA on May 22, 2004, at 5:06:33
Xanax and similar benzodiazapines stimulate the action of GABA which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter which dampens nerve firing in certain areas of the brain.
Following this theory, anxiety can be caused by irratic nerve firing and benzo's work to attenuate this.
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