Guest guest Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 > Message: 8 > Date: Mon, 04 May 1998 18:59:09 +0000 > > Subject: Meds Questions > > Griselda raises a few meds questions. Concerning Wellbutrin, it is a > *dopamine* reuptake inhibitor, quite different from those that work on > Seratonin. Its very low on side effects, although among those that > experience them, they can include seizures. According to a doctor of mine, > there is some relationship in response to buproprion (Wellbutrin) and Buspar. > > About 5HTP, it is a derivative of L-tryptophane, which was pulled off the > market by the FDA with, what Dr. Sahelian describes a very limited & poorly > supported reasons. However it action and qualities are quite different from > L-tryptophan, it is regarded as relatively benign, and now used in a lot of > natural formulations, particularly weight-control right now. It appears to > ease anxiety and increase availability of natural serotonin, which makes > people feel happier. From those I know who have used it in weight control > products, it does seem helpful. > > We do have a professional resource person on meds & natural substances, but > he's a bit tied up in a new hospital position at the moment, & hasn't > gotten registered on the list yet. He has indicated willingness to help, & > said its ok to cc him by email at ggwos@..., which I'm doing with this > note. He is Dr. Gordon Gwosdow, Pharm.D. > > Ken > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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