Posted by SLS on March 1, 2002, at 10:20:13
In reply to Re: Any new info on Gepirone or Pagoclone, posted by Elizabeth on February 28, 2002, at 1:43:07
> I don't know about that, but if you're interested in trying gepirone, you might consider high-dose Buspar. They're very similar drugs, and Buspar acts as an antidepressant in high doses (around 45-90 mg). (It's quite safe; Buspar was originally studied as an antipsychotic,
and although it was completely ineffective, doses over 1 g were well tolerated.)
Hi Elizabeth.It is my recollection (dubious, of course) that buspirone was originally investigated as an antidepressant. One thing that seems to escape people's attention is that the primary metabolite (1-PP?) of buspirone and the other azapirones (gepirone, ipsapirone) is a potent NE alpha-2 antagonist as is Remeron. I'm wondering to what degree this contributes to its antidepressant properties. My spelling might be off.
- Scott
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