Posted by psychobot5000 on April 22, 2010, at 20:00:55
In reply to Re: Bacopa Experience FYI, posted by morganator on April 22, 2010, at 19:28:40
Hi Ramstone, Morganator,
I don't think I could tolerate Bacopa for a month, with what it was doing to me after five days. But then, I've always been a fast responder.
Agreed that Fish Oil is a good one to try--at the very least, it definitely has an effect.
As for Memantine, just FYI, it was a very disappointing experience for me--initial improvement (increased energy and mental efficiency) followed after a few days by a slow slide into drug-induced dementia and depression. I know one other person, at least, who's had similar results, and I don't know of any data that shows sustained improvement with that drug; the current crop of NMDA-affecting drugs don't seem to work, IMO. However, I haven't kept up with research for the last two or three years, so it's possible more favorable data is available now. Anyway, just wanted to suggest that you temper your expectations for memantine, and beware the potential negative S/Es.
> > Curious. My therapist just recommended it because I present the same symptoms which you indicate as side effect: on 40mg/day fluoxetine my mood improves on some axes (for instance no self-hatred) but not others (flattened affect/anhedonic). And I'm spacey now, my focus was better depressed, if only because activity was a distraction from psychic pain.
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> > I'll report back after a few weeks.
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> It may take a good month before you realize the full effects of Bacopa.
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> Have you considered adding Rhodiola to the mix? Others that may also be helpful are Acetyl L Carnitine, Ginkgo Biloba(the Nature's Made brand), and Fish Oil.
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> Also, Memantine may be something to consider. I'm going to talk to my p doc about it this week. I've heard a lot of good things about it.
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