Posted by Ron Hill on November 25, 2007, at 1:18:24
In reply to Re: Folinic Acid vs L-methylfolate » Ron Hill, posted by clipper40 on November 24, 2007, at 4:37:12
> I think the script is the best way to go too. (I'm just not sure how much longer I'll be able to afford health insurance.)
C40,Pull up the Deplin home page:
In the header, in the far right column, click "Get a ValueCard", and print the ValueCard.
From the home page click "Price Quote". Print the quote to show your pharmacy.
Use the "Pharmacy Availability" link to see if your pharmacy, or another nearby pharmacy, accepts the coupon.
Clipper, will you do me a favor? If you have time, will you tell me your dx, list your current meds and dosages, list the meds you have tried in the past, and briefly tell me your reaction to your previous med trials. Finally, list the symptoms of your disorder(s) that remain problematic.
I saw in another thread that you are considering an AP, but wisely you're concerned about the possible side effects.
On this end, 34 days ago I modified my med combo by adding 15 mg/day of Deplin, along with 50 mg/day of the VERY IMPORTANT Pyridoxal-5'-Phosphate (P-5-P), and 2000 mcg/day of the VERY IMPORTANT methylcobalamin (methyl-B12).
P-5-P is the coenzyme form of B-6, ready for direct use in metabolic cycles. And, methyl-B12 is the form of B12 used directly in the brain.
As I've stated before, it is very important to take P-5-P and methyl-B12 with Deplin. The P-5-P dosage should not exceed 200 mg/day. Other than that, I'd say the pt should play with the dosages until the dosages feels right.
With only 34 days of use, it's too early to do the victory dance. However, I'm getting such excellent results that I have went ahead and put on my dancing shoes in anticipation of continued remission of my bipolar II ultra rapid cycling depression and dysphoria.
For me, the positive effects of the Deplin/P-5-P/methyl-B12 addition began the second day. My wife tells me that Deplin has changed me from "Growly Boy" to "Lovey-Dovey Boy"
Thanks for allowing me to repeat some of what I have mentioned in the past. I'm just hoping to get the word out.
Thanks, C40. Hope to hear back from you.
-- Ron
Currently in near-full remission.
dx: Bipolar II, with ultra rapid cycling (15 days for one complete cycle), and mild Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)600 mg/day Trileptal
200 mg/day Lamictal
875 mg/day Keppra
90 mg/day Nardil
15 mg/day Deplin
P-5-P
Methyl-B12Androgel: 4 pumps of Androgel testosterone on a prn basis (typically administered once) during the two or three days of ultra rapid cycling depressive phases which occur every 15 days.
A few miscellaneous other vitamins and supplements: zinc, phosphatidylserine, selenium, vitamin D, Mg Malate/dietary Ca in yogurt etc, liquid fish oil, a good daily multiple vitamin.
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