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Posted by laima on January 27, 2007, at 18:59:16
I've used a small amount of this before as an alternative to benzos, no problem. I bought a new bottle today, different brand than before, and once home noticed the label says (in small letters):
"Discuss with Dr. before attempting to take if using ssris or maois".
Why? Yikes. What could the warning be about? I'm using Emsam.
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on January 28, 2007, at 3:14:12
In reply to l-theanine ok with antidepressents?, posted by laima on January 27, 2007, at 18:59:16
They're just covering themselves. I think theaine is found in tea, particulary green tea. Yes I just looked it up....:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L-theanine
Do check with your doc/pdoc first through. Particulary with ensam as its not been out that long.
Posted by laima on January 28, 2007, at 8:46:41
In reply to Re: l-theanine ok with antidepressents?, posted by Meri-Tuuli on January 28, 2007, at 3:14:12
Thanks Merri. They probably are covering themselves. It did seem strange because theanine is in green tea. But you know, Emsam's not so "new" if you consider selegeline has been out for decades.
Posted by Declan on January 30, 2007, at 13:38:43
In reply to Re: l-theanine ok with antidepressents? » Meri-Tuuli, posted by laima on January 28, 2007, at 8:46:41
Well, I took them (deprenyl and theanine) together, which (on reflection) might be a reason never to try it....I don't have brilliant sleep patterns.
OTOH I'm still here.
Posted by laima on January 31, 2007, at 6:55:04
In reply to Re: l-theanine ok with antidepressents?, posted by Declan on January 30, 2007, at 13:38:43
Hi Declan- You lived to tell about it then! Perhaps the warning is a generic style warning-responsable, understandable. We have a chain of health food/guormet stores here in the US called Whole Foods. They by policy refuse to answer any questions about potentially psychoactive supplements if a customer mentions a word like "antidepressent", saying, "we can't take any responsability- you must consult a healthcare practitioner". Well, theanine is the ingredient frm green tea, and I've never heard any warnings about avoiding green tea while on antidepressents. I'll dig around later and try to figure out how much theanine a few cups of green tea has, just for comparison's sake. Maybe it's an amount thing- these capsules are 200mg, if I remember correctly. That might be a lot of cups of tea. OR, maybe they don't want people taking theanine on top of presription sleep meds, benzos, or sedating drugs. Perhaps they fear a drop in blood pressure with maois. But ssris??
Posted by rovers95 on February 19, 2007, at 10:41:17
In reply to Re: l-theanine ok with antidepressents?, posted by Meri-Tuuli on January 28, 2007, at 3:14:12
Personally i found it great augmentation with ad's if u can get magnolia rhodiola complex (formerly calm n calmer) even better!!! What do you suffer from tho???
mark
Posted by laima on February 19, 2007, at 23:07:51
In reply to Re: l-theanine ok with antidepressents?, posted by rovers95 on February 19, 2007, at 10:41:17
Thanks- but I was using l-theanine for some anxiety, especially at night. I've used benzos in past, but ended up having so many problems with them that I was interested in looking at alternatives first before ever going back to them. The theanine has worked out alright. I like rhodolia, too- but for me it seems to be more of a stimulant. I couldn't possibly use it at night. Curious- do you find it relaxing? Would you use it at night?
Thanks.
> Personally i found it great augmentation with ad's if u can get magnolia rhodiola complex (formerly calm n calmer) even better!!! What do you suffer from tho???
>
> mark
Posted by psychobot5000 on February 21, 2007, at 20:40:34
In reply to Re: l-theanine ok with antidepressents? » rovers95, posted by laima on February 19, 2007, at 23:07:51
I also have used theanine with antidepressants, including MAOis. I cannot imagine a reason why it'd be dangerous...never had any issues with it myself.
I also drink lots of green tea with my antidepressants. Again, no issues.
>
Posted by laima on February 22, 2007, at 9:08:20
In reply to Re: l-theanine ok with antidepressents?, posted by psychobot5000 on February 21, 2007, at 20:40:34
Turns out now I've had no issues, either. Just being super-careful.
Posted by rovers95 on March 4, 2007, at 9:55:13
In reply to Re: l-theanine ok with antidepressents? » psychobot5000, posted by laima on February 22, 2007, at 9:08:20
sorry 4got 2 get back 2 u, magnolia rhodiola in the morning, theanine at afternoon and night, augments ADs and benzos well!!!
mark
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