Posted by Larry Hoover on August 22, 2003, at 8:59:36
In reply to Re: Benzo Withdrawal--Any Helpful Vitamins/Minerals? » cubbybear, posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 20, 2003, at 17:55:55
> B-complex sublingual liquid, high-dose niacinamide (i.e. 2-4 grams per day), high-dose melatonin, and kava kava supposedly can all work wonders. Of these that I've listed, niacinamide and melatonin have several studies to back them up; a B-complex vitamin is just sort of common sense, and kava kava (or valerian, passionflower, catnip, damiana, blue lotus, wild dagga... whatever floats your boat) can undoubtedly help with the symptoms of returning anxiety.
I totally agree with this approach, but I would add magnesium (300 -500 mg/day, in divided doses), as well.
Watch the niacinamide, though. 4,000 mg/day should only be for short periods of time. Toxic reactions can occur over extended periods.
Lar
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