Posted by g_g_g_unit on August 3, 2012, at 0:59:57
In reply to Re: any way to calm down DA/NE? » g_g_g_unit, posted by SLS on August 2, 2012, at 12:42:58
> NAC is a good guess. It was the first thing that popped into my head as I began reading your post. You might be experiencing overactive glutamate circuits secondary to NE activation. NAC dampens glutamate hyperactivity. It is certainly worth a try. NAC is a rather benign substance. I tried it, but I felt more depressed during the first week. I discontinued it at that point. Looking back on it, my worsened state could have been the natural course of my illness. I never rechallenged myself with it. NAC might be a good adjunct to Lamictal, another glutamate suppressant. A friend of mine is currently trying this combination along with low-dosage Abilify.
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> - ScottThanks Scott. I've tried it before as well and it caused breathing difficulties and also might have made me more depressed, but I'm willing to put up with that for the meantime.
Do you know if it's necessary to take NAC on an empty stomach? Also, is there a dose you would suggest trying? Or do you at least know the safe dose range?
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