Posted by freedom2001 on November 8, 2002, at 9:04:14
In reply to Lamictal resets HPA axis, posted by Maximus on November 7, 2002, at 12:36:26
> Hi,
Does Lamictal help with OCD?
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> Don't be afraid i will give you the url :-)
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> This is another outstanding result from Lamictal's use.
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> Its mechanism of action. So many things have been told about its properties as antidepressant and mood stabizer in the bipolar depression. But how does it work exactly?
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> We know that a dysregulation (due to stess, genetic, etc.) of the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis can bring a flood of mood disorder such as: depression, anxiety, PTSD, mania, etc.
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> Thus we know now that Lamictal is a partial glutamate antagonist via the NMDA receptors. So too much glutamate is neurotoxic for the brain. The action of Lamictal on the NMDA receptors would restore the regulation of the HPA and bring back our good mental health.
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> A lot more here:
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> http://www.cnsspectrums.com/Articles/july2001/CNS701_Mathew.html
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