Posted by Elroy on February 12, 2005, at 21:32:03
In reply to Re: Taking selegiline for a long time questions, posted by world citizen on February 12, 2005, at 14:51:07
Yes, have read a couple of places that L-theanine is very effective at reducing anxiety. Any ideas on general doses, times, empty stomach, etc? I am only on 1mg Xanax XR twice a day so should be able to wean off slowly... but don't want to do that until have established protocol with AD formula. My preference would be to go with the Selegiline and DLPA (low doses on both) while my psych doc is leaning a little more towards Provigil.
Elroy
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> As I stated, DLPA can, in some individuals, induce anxiety. Your might want to start low, Source Naturals has one that is 375 mgs. I haven't had any problems with 500 mgs of DLPA and 5-10 mgs of Selegilint. WORD OF CAUTIION; not all MDs are aware that Selegiline is an MAO(b) inhibitor. My understanding is that it doesn't start having the tyromine problem unless taking over 20mgs per day. BUT, you must be VERY cautious about other meds.,tricyclic anitdepressants would be potentially fatal so you might want to rethink the St. John's Wort as there are several theories as to how this substance "works"-may be contraindicated. Certain pain meds, I believe, of the synthetic opioid class-vicadin etc could cause problems. It's best to follow up any meds. given by MD with your pharmacist-I think they are MUCH more knowledgable and less likely to be influenced by pharmaceutical reps (we can only hope!)
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> I would also STRONGLY suggest posting these questions on dancesafe.org., specifically, joe@dancesafe.org. Dance Safe was originally founded to advise those who wanted to take escstacy on how to take it safely. They still do that, but also have information on other psychoactive drugs like selegiline.
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> In my experience, L-theanine is very effective at reducing anxiety. If you wanted to get off Xanax, you'd still have to titrate your dosage, as I'm sure you're aware.
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> Interesting post on this topic. Am currently trying to get my psych doc to prescribe the selegiline for me (low-dose to use in this specific combination). Any problems with agitation or increased anxiety with this mix? I have (currently) lower grade background anxiety that is being handled by Xanax XR. If this combo works good for the depression and lack of motivation and unhappiness then I hope to wean off of Xanax and replace with SJW or picamilon or whatever.
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> > Elroy
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> > > > Hi.
> > > My current understanding is that DLPA needs several things in order for it to be effective. It needs to be taken on an empty stomach approx. 30 before ingestion of food, it needs to be taken with Vitamin C-500mgs, B6 50-100 mgs and you need to drink some sweet grape juice or something-sugar is required to assist the DLPA to pass the blood brain barrier. ( you might want to take the smallest dose possible because DLPA can by itself induce anxiety) L-theanine is very good for anti-anxiety. You might want to research it on Google.com
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> > > I've been taking selegiline and DLPA for over 2 years with very good success.
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> > > World Citizen
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