Posted by SLS on August 10, 2009, at 6:53:49
In reply to Re: Scott, new trend. Your theory?, posted by qbsbrown on August 10, 2009, at 1:33:10
Although I try to stay away from theory and go with what works empirically, I am sure there are specific reasons for why you are experiencing these post-dose phenomena.
Tegretol potentiates GABA receptor stimulation and blocks sodium channels. With hyperexcitable glutamate neurons, you might get a combination of anxiety and dysphoria at the same time towards the end of the dosing period. Until the sodium channels become occupied again, the anxiety would persist during a time when increased GABA receptors occupancy produces the dysphoria. I am still mulling all of this over, so I am sure I've got it wrong.
Anyway, you can increase the dosage of Tegretol whenever you feel comfortable. It might prevent interdose loss of glutamate suppression and stop the rollercoaster ride.
I am glad that you are getting out more and functioning better.
- Scott
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