Posted by tealady on September 11, 2003, at 7:45:29
In reply to Re: on ritalin holiday..suggest try tryosine? » tealady, posted by EscherDementian on September 10, 2003, at 18:56:22
> Might tryosine be helpful for Adderall 'holiday' as well(for adult)? Can you suggest a good source for information about this?
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> Thanx :)
Sorry, I was trying to say that having anecdotal evidence from reading posts on forums ONLY , that some poeple have effectively replaced , or not started ritalin and use tyrosine instead with their children.
One poster has used this successfully for over two years..so it does work for some long term.
I have never heard of this being done with any adults.
tyrsoine is a precursor of dopamine, noradrenaline and , I think adrenaline , as well as thyroid hormones in our bodies.
With me, it definitely allows me to get over the "apathy" and depression and tackle little things. I took 2000mg today..so I don't feel like sleeping yet, but I got a few things done.
Yesterday I couldn't concentrate at all.
I'm not ADD or ADHD..but I feel this is something missing at present.
I'm really only begining to understand this.
The poster I was replying to, was needing to take a break from ritalin to maintain its effectiveness. I am not sure at all, but I just thought he may like to consider trying tyrosine as it might help with the break(seeing as he was stopping anyway)..however if it stimulates the same things that he needs the break from(doubtful), I guess that would defeat the purpose!
It was only meant as a suggestion, as something to perhaps consider, not advice in any way..especially as I have no documentation, studies or any proof.
I would think tyrosine would not be a good replacement of adderall, but if one was discontinuing for some reason, it may not hurt to try it?
Jan
I just googled on tyrosine and stimulant ..and came up with this post
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20020402/msgs/101636.html
looks like someone has thought of this before
If one was trying it as an adult male, one would probably need 1500mg on an empty stomach in the morning and 500mg at lunch to have some effect..I took that today, bit too much for me, but a reasonable day...not tired yet and 10.45PM!
poster:tealady
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URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20030903/msgs/259010.html