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Does Testosterone Enanthate Affect The Gabba Receptors In The Brain?
Question: Hi I wanted to ask does Testosterone Enanthate effect any of the gabba ln your brain and does cloud effect gabba receptors as I am currently doing a 5month benzo tapering and have kindled twice in this time. Would using clomideffect gabba too?
Brief Answer:
Testosterone and GABA receptors:
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The effect of testosterone in GABA receptors is studied only in rats, administration of testosterone enanthate induces anxiolytic-like behaviors in the rats.
I have to say also that this effect of testosterone is seen only in studies done with intracranial injections and not intramuscular injections. So this is still a puzzle.
Regarding Clomid, they may also have an effect on GABA receptor (due to estrogen increase) but no study in humans is concluded.
So, while taking testosterone you may use also benzodiazepines as it injections seems to have no effect on GABA receptors.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
Testosterone and GABA receptors:
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The effect of testosterone in GABA receptors is studied only in rats, administration of testosterone enanthate induces anxiolytic-like behaviors in the rats.
I have to say also that this effect of testosterone is seen only in studies done with intracranial injections and not intramuscular injections. So this is still a puzzle.
Regarding Clomid, they may also have an effect on GABA receptor (due to estrogen increase) but no study in humans is concluded.
So, while taking testosterone you may use also benzodiazepines as it injections seems to have no effect on GABA receptors.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I have already kindled my taper a couple of times and feel like I will not survive. I have upped my dose as I had no choice to and taper slow. These burning sensations that I feel in My body and feel that I can't shut off is it part of excotoxity?
Brief Answer:
About burning sensation;
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You should check testosterone level before each injection in order to be sure that the dose you are taking is correct.
Anyway, burning sensation is not related to testosterone over or under dosage, you should check electrolytes such as calcium, magnesium, vit B12 and correct each of them if necessary.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
About burning sensation;
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You should check testosterone level before each injection in order to be sure that the dose you are taking is correct.
Anyway, burning sensation is not related to testosterone over or under dosage, you should check electrolytes such as calcium, magnesium, vit B12 and correct each of them if necessary.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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