Posted by JadeKelly on November 1, 2008, at 22:34:48
In reply to Valproic Acid treats alzheimer, posted by mike1975 on October 28, 2008, at 15:54:40
> Hi everybody!
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> I could never imagine that valproic acid might treat alzheimer:Hello, my comments are strictly based on experience, no science whatsoever. I agree that its shocking that valproic acid could be used to treat alzheimers. One family member takes 1250mg a day for bi-polar and its exhausting, he can't concentrate, and I believe it causes cognitive impairment (for him).
Paradoxically, my father takes it for (active) alzheimers, along with aricept and seroquel. I've seen seroquel in action too. How Depakote and seroquel would help Alzheimers is beyond me. NOTE: Seroquel's effects I think are largely based on dose. Also, my Dad sees a reputable Dr. and I trust he's getting good care.
Btw-you weren't talking about taking any of mentioned drugs for preventitive Alzheimers, were you?
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> http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081027101346.htm
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> Is valproic acid good for memory?Not that I've seen, I def would not take it unless needed medically! Check out Selegiline, not as an MOAI, but in a very small amount may do what your looking for. Ask your Doc tho, don't know what dose causes dangers that MAOI's do. I think you take a drop or two evey day.
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> MikeBest of luck!
Jade
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