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Posted by KaraS on January 16, 2005, at 15:40:34
I know that Picamilon is a vasodilator. Would that make it contraindicated for someone with asthma to take?
Posted by sabre on January 22, 2005, at 1:48:14
In reply to Picamilon and asthma?, posted by KaraS on January 16, 2005, at 15:40:34
Hi Kara
I was interested in following this up too. I found this article:http://ajrccm.atsjournals.org/cgi/content/full/158/1/153
When I took serotonin medications I noticed I had an increased tendency to bleed and also experienced more exercise induced asthma. Perhaps the serotonin also increases vasodilation.
sabre
Posted by KaraS on January 22, 2005, at 15:21:40
In reply to Re: Picamilon and asthma?, posted by sabre on January 22, 2005, at 1:48:14
> Hi Kara
>
> I was interested in following this up too. I found this article:
>
> http://ajrccm.atsjournals.org/cgi/content/full/158/1/153
>
> When I took serotonin medications I noticed I had an increased tendency to bleed and also experienced more exercise induced asthma. Perhaps the serotonin also increases vasodilation.
>
> sabre
>Interesting article. Thanks.
I think that from the following conclusion of their's:
"It is therefore difficult to determine whether vasoconstrictors or vasodilators should be explored as potential therapeutic agents in asthma."that it's unknown whether Picamilon would be good or bad for an asthmatic. I haven't experienced asthma while on an SSRI so I can't add anything on that - though I'll probably be going back on an SNRI soon so we'll see.
Thanks again,
Kara
Posted by sabre on January 22, 2005, at 18:55:22
In reply to Re: Picamilon and asthma? » sabre, posted by KaraS on January 22, 2005, at 15:21:40
Kara, I just found a reference to serotonin being a vasoconstrictor!
http://web.indstate.edu/thcme/mwking/nerves.htmlIt is enough to make your head blow, isn't it?
I tried to order some Picamilon a couple of months ago and the order didn't go through. Tried the web page again today and managed to place an order.
I won't be able to tell what's happening with the asthma though because mine only happens in the pollen season...spring and early summer... with exercise.
sabre
Posted by KaraS on January 22, 2005, at 21:52:35
In reply to Re: Picamilon and asthma?, posted by sabre on January 22, 2005, at 18:55:22
> Kara, I just found a reference to serotonin being a vasoconstrictor!
> http://web.indstate.edu/thcme/mwking/nerves.html
>
> It is enough to make your head blow, isn't it?
>
> I tried to order some Picamilon a couple of months ago and the order didn't go through. Tried the web page again today and managed to place an order.
>
> I won't be able to tell what's happening with the asthma though because mine only happens in the pollen season...spring and early summer... with exercise.
>
> sabreYes, it mind-blowing - though we still don't know if vasoconstriction is bad for asthma or not.
It wil be interesting to see what your response is to the (vasodilating) Picamilon.
k
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