Posted by Lao Tzu on March 11, 2012, at 11:54:12
In reply to Re: Supplements for Anxiety, Brain Function, posted by mogger on March 10, 2012, at 20:08:10
Personally, I asked the same question: Are there any interactions between Niacin and a prescription regimen? Honestly, I still haven't found an answer to that one, and I have searched it. In the past, I used 250mg of sustained-release Niacin for a long time without any problems with my medication. Bottom Line: It relieves anxiety and to some degree helps depression. I think at that low dose you shouldn't have any problems, but because it affects tryptophan metabolism I would be wary using megadoses if you are already taking prescription antidepressants, or at least, ask your doctor before taking large amounts. At one point, I tried 750mg of Niacin while on antidepressants, and I can say that it might have an additive sedating effect if you are already using tranquilizers. So that might not be good, but I don't think Niacin would pose any great risks to your health. I tell people to try just 250mg per day and see how that feels. I did get some benefits from it. Some brands use 500mg per tablet, but I found this was excessive for my needs. Personally, in my case, I didn't gain any great benefits from using the niacinamide form. It actually made me feel worse, but I realize that everybody reacts differently to different forms of Niacin. I like plain 'ol Niacin, which you can get in any drugstore. Look for the 250mg sustained-release, and be careful not to megadose on it. It can have side effects at high doses.
Lao
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