Posted by med_empowered on October 31, 2005, at 17:22:03
In reply to do BENZO Reduce DOPAMINE level?, posted by jgm on October 31, 2005, at 12:37:01
I think so, yeah. Benzos boost GABA, which in turn inhibits activity in the brain..there's a reduction in levels of neurotransmitters,which helps with anxiety (especially short-term), but can cause/worsen depression long-term. High-dose benzos have also been investiaged as potential antipsychotics, with conflicting (but sometimes positive) results, so it would appear they can dampen dopamine. The effect also varies from benzo to benzo; xanax, for instance, can help with depression, while tranxene and klonopin seem to worsen or induce it, which can be problematic. Good luck!
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