It is an agonist


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Posted by Bob P (129.65.46.87) on December 20, 2000 at 10:15:20:

In Reply to: Agonist posted by Miguel on December 20, 2000 at 07:56:17:

It is similar to an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). Flash is right, it does cause a sudden release of 5HT, tehreby depleting the supply in the brain. In larger doses it destroys 5HT neurons.

I personally wouldn't recommend it as a CH treatment.





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