Posted by rabble_rouser on June 28, 2005, at 7:09:26
In reply to Vitamins and Supplements - rabble_rouser, posted by SLS on June 27, 2005, at 8:00:08
Hi scott,
the list is in my post "Effexor side effects and withdrawal - this could help". Its a bit long but hey, I had time on my hands :)
There are a lot of sites out there that detail the (limited?) evidence of the efficacy of these compounds to alleviate the side effects of effexor - I went for a slightly unscientific approach of 'buy em all and see what happens'.
This site
http://www.naturalhealthweb.com/articles/esparza3.html
talks about tyrosine and phenylalanine, which affect norepinephrine and dopamine.
I read a theory that withdrawal syndrome is connected with acetylcholine, hence I added choline. Not only that but this compound is associated with memory and concentration, which for me were weak points. Ginkgo helps the brain deal with stress. Co Q-10 helps energy levels. Omega 3's help the brain overall.
A lot of herbal sites cite these compounds as being natural antidpressants, so maybe there is a link there.
I know this approach is a little bit sledgehammer and nut - apenname's approach may be a lot more elegant and kinder on the wallet.
Hope you find a solution!
Ross (rabble_rouser)
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URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/wdrawl/20050611/msgs/520404.html