Posted by Tony P on March 17, 2004, at 2:17:39
In reply to Re: More serotonin = insomnia?, posted by linkadge on March 13, 2004, at 17:59:03
> Yes more serotonin availablility does mean more melatonin but serotonin at the 2a receptor is what causes the nasty insomnia. Medications that block the 2a receptor attenuate this problem.
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> LinkadgeI'm a bit vague on all the receptors -- what sort of meds block 2a?
My experience with Serzone (especially after several years' use) was that it usually helped me to sleep but occasionally zapped me awake all night! Important factors seemed to be a) taking it late at night b) already being hyper, c) other meds, e.g. Wellbutrin.
I remember reading another post (a long time ago) describing the late-dosing+already hyper effect.
Has anyone had this with the standard SSRI's?
Tony P
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