Posted by ILADVOCATE on September 6, 2008, at 22:07:16
In reply to Re: Glycine As a Primary Antipsychotic » ILADVOCATE, posted by Quintal on September 6, 2008, at 18:30:17
> Thanks for posting this. I'm pleased to hear there are alternatives to dopamine antagonists being studied. I don't think my doctor would take this seriously, but I might get some if it is available in health stores. The doses being used here are much higher than when it's taken as a supplement so I see the need for medical supervision. Do you have any side effects?
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> Q20 grams is the lowest effective dose. 26 grams is too much for me. 40 grams was used in study. Its best to build up to 20 grams as a starting dose and then see how mental stability is. As for side effects, it causes some muscle weakness. Nothing dangerous but I collapsed at first taking it all at once but I got used to it but for me its helpful for controlling the tardive conditions. For a person without them it might be a problem so dosage titration throughout the day is best. It passes after a while and is not long term. And the study found no problem with electrolytes and I was tested but I do find it causes some weakness best resolved by something that boosts electrolytes such as a banana or gatoraid or orange juice. And it is activating not sedating so its best to not take it too close to bedtime. The powder mixed in water has a bad taste but you get used to it. If your psychiatrist wants information refer him to this study:
http://esi-topics.com/schizophrenia/interviews/Dr-Daniel-Javitt.html
In that study its being given in addition to an atypical antipsychotic. My psychiatrist found that I could take it by itself and its outside of a study. I had asked him but he doesn't want his contact information posted but when he publishes his study in a psychiatric journal of course I will provide links for anyone who wants to read it. Make sure to buy the concentrated powder
that is pure because the pills which are useless.
You can order the glycine powder online:
http://www.vitalnutrients.net/vnestore/detail.asp?product_id=VNGLY
If you are going to a standard psychiatrist they won't give it a second thought but a trained psychopharmocologist might feel differently. Please only take this under a psychiatrist's care. It is safe and effective but its an antipsychotic not a "supplement" even though its sold that way and needs to be medically supervised.
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