Posted by linkadge on April 23, 2016, at 19:18:48
In reply to Gabapentin, magnesium and existential questions., posted by jonhed on April 23, 2016, at 18:55:18
Stimulants are known to cause psychotic reactions in normal people (depending on the dose and the sensitivity of the individual). Some people can experience such reactions are doses much lower than other individuals. That alone does not imply somebody has schizophrenia.
I would hesitate to call somebody schizophrenic if the episodes were induced by stimulants.
Magnesium alone can be useful as an anxiolytic. It has been shown to potentiate (increase the effects of) other anxiolytics like benzodiazapines. Some studies show that lower doses of benzodiazapines are needed when supplementing with magnesium. Magnesium interacts with NMDA, gaba, calcium channels and 5-ht1a receptors.
I have GAD and take magnesium (50 mg) along with other supplements.
I haven't heard that gabapentin lowers magnesium. However, if this was the case, then you could consider supplementing magnesium with gabapentin (check with a doctor). I would assume that it would enhance the anxiolytic effects of gabapentin, but you'd have to try it yourself and see.
There are other supplements for anxiety which can be useful. You may look into taurine & niacin.
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