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Re: Weird reaction to Folic Acid?...Im really scared

Posted by jrbecker on June 16, 2004, at 12:04:40

In reply to Re: Weird reaction to Folic Acid?...Im really scared, posted by SuzieWong on June 16, 2004, at 9:07:41

I also experience some strange effects when taking folic acid. although it does have a very slight affect on mood and seems to give me more energy, it also seems to make me slightly hyperactive.

I've tried anywhere from 400mcg to 16000 mcg and the effect escalates with the dose.

I'm on the fence about whether the tradeoff is worth it for myself, so I don't take it all the time, maybe once or twice a week.

However, I do believe that a small-moderate dose of folate is good for the majority of depressive sufferers. It just seems that a small minority of us [with possible bipolar auspices] might not benefit from its supplementation.

In terms of recommendations for you, lower the dose if you can, and see if that works. You are right that vitamins like folate and b12 synergize with the effect of serotonergic drugs like prozac. And remember prozac is a fairly activating SSRI to begin with, so that might only be exacerbating its effects.

JRB


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