Posted by Lao Tzu on October 29, 2010, at 12:04:34
In reply to maximize supplements, lower meds?, posted by Christ_empowered on October 26, 2010, at 17:39:59
Don't know if you should lower the dosage on your meds without first letting your doctor know. The supplements you mentioned are indeed very useful for mental illness. However, if the Abilify is controlling your symptoms, I say stick with it and use the supplements as well. The antipsychotic is working on specific receptors in the brain which help your symptoms, and the supplements are not necessarily going to do that for you. Be very careful. If you need advice as to how to lower your meds while using nutrients, then you should talk with an orthomolecular doctor before trying this on your own. I have read that using high dose Niacin and Vitamin C, along with other nutrients like zinc and B6 allowed some schizophrenics to lower their medication, but I would get some valid information about how to do it from someone who could evaluate your condition. If your doctor thinks you would still be okay by lowering your meds, then try it, but I don't think he would unless there was good evidence that using the supplements would improve your condition. I'm taking 4mg of Risperdal per day because of the psychosis I had a few years ago. It really does control a lot of the symptoms. You can still use the supplements in addition to the meds. They definitely will help somewhat, but ask your doctor what he thinks and if you should get a second opinion. Good luck!
Lao
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