Posted by BobS. on October 20, 2002, at 18:12:37
In reply to Re: you were right , posted by Gabbix2 on October 19, 2002, at 19:59:37
> Yes phenylalanine has anti-depressant qualities.
> It will give you a "buzz" and if you are taking dexedrine the carbonation in the soda will also increase the effect of the dexedrine.
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> The amino-acid phenylalanine is however contra-indicated for anxiety disorders.
> Its tricky though, depression is often the cause of anxiety and a stimulant can help lift the depression and therefore ameliorate the anxiety.
> However if that is not the case phenylalinine (even in the listerine strips) can induce a panic attack almost instantaneously.
>
> And Forget the Dr's blank-stare, they can be good at those at those..one of mine said she'd never heard of anyone having withdrawl from quitting effexor!! and I know I wasn't her only patient.
> If you find it does help, a protein supplement with phenylalynine is a good idea .
> I get both types of anxiety and if I make the wrong choice relaxant or stimulant? it is un-fun (Gabbix,
I have, theoretically, some variant of an anxiety disorder for which I take Xanax (.5mg 3x). I think I have a tiny bit of dysthymia or extremely mild bi-polar. Anyway, I discovered diet colas (caffeine and phenylalanine) when I was trying to stay awake from SSRIs. I continued the diet soda after I finally withdrew from SSRIs. I think it is both chemicals that act as a mild mood elevator. While I like coffee (caffeine only), somehow the Pepsi One seems better, except first for that first coffee in the morning. I have been thinking about this for years. I recall several years ago, Jane Brody, the New York Times health columnist made a passing comment about finally overcoming her addiction to diet sodas. That plus my own experience has had me thinking for years. Then I saw the posts above and decided to ask my own questions.I did a medline search and found nothing about the AD effect of phenylalanine. Where did you, or anyone, get info on it? Also, what protein supplement are you referring to? What is the mechanism of action of phenylalanine?
Thanks for your help.
BobS.
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