Posted by Lao Tzu on August 24, 2013, at 14:38:28
In reply to Re: Clozaril » Lao Tzu, posted by Tomatheus on August 22, 2013, at 21:46:49
I see you listed chronic fatigue as one of the conditions you have. I have similar symptoms. Have you ever used Riboflavin in higher doses? I take 100mg morning and 100mg at bedtime, and it appears to help the fatigue due to its antioxidant effects and its effects on mitochondria. But I also have to mention that I also take 200mg of B1 per day (100 in the morning, 100 at bedtime); 100mg of B6 (50 in the morning, 50 in the afternoon); 350mcg of B12, 100mcg of selenium at bedtime; 200mg magnesium at bedtime. All of these nutrients combined seemed to have helped a great deal with my fatigue, but it wasn't until I added the Riboflavin and increased my B6 to 100mg, that I started feeling a difference. It may be quite probable that schizophrenia has a component of increased oxidative stress and the mitochondria may be involved. That's why I recommended the riboflavin. I did read an article that said that some people with affective disorders may be deficient in B1, B2 (riboflavin), and B6. Thought I'd pass this on to you. Thanks for your response. I don't know if I am going to switch antipsychotics or not. My gut reaction is to just stick with what I've been taking all these years. Take care.
Lao
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