Posted by BarbaraCat on February 26, 2002, at 16:11:42
In reply to Re: My Lithium Response » BarbaraCat, posted by JohnX2 on February 26, 2002, at 15:46:30
Interesting. What I've read up on acamprosate talks mainly about it's anti-alcohol craving, but I can see the tie-in with bipolar. Thanks for the info.
>
> L-Taurine doesn't cross the blood brain barrier
> very easily, but here is another suggestion that
> I have looked into. It is Acamprosate.
> This is n-acetyl-homo-taurine. This is a molecular
> carrier for the amino acid taurine that readily
> crosses the blood brain barrier. It is generally
> used in Europe for alcohol withdrawl, but I have
> seen that they are looking into clinical studies
> for use in bipolar disorder. The medicine is both
> Gabaergic and a mild NMDA antagonist. It has few
> side effects. Lamictal has recently been studied
> and found to increase brain concentrations of the
> amino acid taurine, so I think there could be
> good rationale for Acamprosate itself working well
> as a mood mender. Unfortunately it is not currently
> available in the US, it is in clinical trials.
> It is available in Europe with a prescription.
>
> Regards,
> John
>
>
> >
> > I'm looking into L-taurine, an amino acid, that I'm hearing good things about as far as it's anti-seizure 'irritible brain soothing' properties (500 mg 2x day). Will let you know. You might also consider taking silymarin (artichoke extract) in liquid form for your liver. It's being used for various liver diseases with good results. Can get it at a health food store. Good luck. - Barbara
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