Erowid Vasopressin Vault: Basics

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Vasopressin Basics
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DESCRIPTION
Vasopressin is a anti-diuretic hormone produced by the pituitary gland. It has a reputation as a memory enhancer with claims being that it is responsible for imprinting new information into the brain's memory centers. It is thought to also play a role in memory retrieval.

Vasopressin potentiates neurotransmitter activity in the CNS by strong inhibition of neuronal serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake and weak inhivition of dopamine reuptake.
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Terminology / Slang
Pitressin, Pressyn (canada), Diapid (nasal spray manufactured by Sandoz)

PROBLEMS

Contraindications

Pregnant women should consult their doctor before taking Vasopressin during pregnancy.

Last Modified - Mon, Feb 25, 2008

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