Posted by psychobot5000 on November 21, 2013, at 9:49:51
In reply to Re: Akathisia remedies -microupdate, posted by Christ_empowered on November 14, 2013, at 22:24:37
> Try an orthomolecular program. I used to be the reigning king of neuroleptic side effects. Now, I can tolerate full dose abilify w/o problems.
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> Try...several grams C (time release, if you can), several grams niacinamide (2-3 divided doses), high dose b6, b-100 complex (time release, if you can), plus zinc, selenium, 800-1600IU natural form E, and melatonin (I'd guesstimate 3-10mgs) at night.
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> Add in meds as needed. Benzos are good, remeron can be helpful.Hmm, Thankyou, sir, for the detailed suggestion. I'm not sure whether some of those substances are an option for a depressive: b6 is fine, though its effect seems to disappear quickly, but zinc and probably vitamin C are both depressogenic, for me, so...I think that's a pretty bad idea in my case or possibly of other severe depressives. The dose of melatonin you suggest would also definitely depress me--actually, any dose does. Believe me: I've tried that one a lot. Thanks much for your contribution. I am taking vitamin E, and I can try to add niacinamide if necessary (do you know what the rationale for the latter is??
Time release b vitamins I have no problem with--but, let's face it, benzos are problematic when used in the long term (which I'm already doing, I admit, but I feel I have to limit my dosage).
In my experience, Remeron is a bit of a wildcard--I bet it cures some folks akathisia, and makes it worse in others. That'd be a big thing to add, but thanks for suggesting!
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