Posted by SLS on April 11, 2009, at 17:39:51
In reply to Re: Dopamine depletion: A myth?, posted by sowhysosad on April 10, 2009, at 20:19:34
Hi.
Although an SSRI might lead to reduced activity of DA pathways, at least it isn't as if the neurons there run out of neurotransmitter. If they did, there would be very little remediation for a hypodopaminergic condition. As it is, I believe, there is plenty of dopamine to go around. You just need to stimulate the DA nerves to fire. This can be accomplished by using stimulants, Wellbutrin, and possibly atypical neuroleptics. There might even be some viable herbal alternatives like Ginkgo biloba.
If you do experience what you believe to be a hypodopaminergic state (reduced libido, amotivation, anergy and fatigue, apathy, etc.), and the above remedies don't help, you can simply change drugs. Often, not all of the SSRIs will affect an individual the same way.
- Scott
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