Posted by Lao Tzu on July 2, 2010, at 9:51:31
In reply to Re: Niacin/folic acid and depression, posted by janejane on June 28, 2010, at 9:07:30
I like the fact that niacinamide acts as an anxiolytic. I have found this to be the case as well. Unfortunately for me, I tend to get depressed on high doses of it, so it doesn't do me much good to supplement with it. It in no way compares with a good benzodiazepine like lorazepam, alprazolam, or clonazepam. I have always gotten a good response from these drugs. For two years of my life, lorazepam made life more bearable. Niacinamide doesn't do this for me, and I was disappointed with it after one week of supplementing with it. I respond better to nicotinic acid, although this vitamin also complicates my depression. So I try to avoid Niacin or its derivatives. It just doesn't work well in my vitamin regimen.
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