Posted by Philidor on August 18, 2004, at 10:27:14
In reply to Re: sometimes too much dopamine causes anhe-ZEUGMA, posted by zeugma on August 18, 2004, at 9:29:21
Well now, if I may jump in, it depends on what ails you, doesn't it? For people with ADHD , for example,dopaminergic drugs often have a calming effect. It's comparable to taking a hormone like thyroxine. If you have myxedema, like my mother, taking synthroid will make you feel much better. But if I were to take her synthroid, having a normal thyroid gland, I might very well feel awful. In fact, I've heard of med students trying the stuff to experience just what it feels like to have a HEART ATTACK (without having one, of course)!
For a very brief and fascinating take on the dopamine controversy, may I suggest this (and scroll down to Q.#6):http://www.adders.org/info28.htm
Phil
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