Posted by Sad Panda on October 5, 2004, at 22:48:41
In reply to Re: Difference between MAO-A and MAO-B? which drugs?, posted by ravenstorm on October 5, 2004, at 17:18:28
> Thanks for all the information. I think I understand now. BUT, if Nardil, parnate and marplan are all MAO-a and b and affect the same neurotransmitters, why do they affect people so differently? ie, I hear parnate described as activating and nardil described as good for anxiety. What causes the difference? I would think if parnate also affects serotonin then it would be OK for people with anxiety disorders to take it, but perhaps I am wrong.
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> Thanks everybody, for taking the time to educate me. RS
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>Hi RavenStorm,
The MAOI molecules do 'double duty', primarily, they render MAO usless, secondarily, the molecules have other actions as well, Nardil acts like a benzo, Parnate acts like an amphetamine.
Cheers,
Paul.
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