Posted by Chris O on September 8, 2012, at 11:51:26
In reply to Supplements not mixing well with medication?, posted by AlexCanada on September 4, 2012, at 20:40:33
Alex:
It certainly seems like some of those supplements could enhance the pro-anxiety effect of something like ritalin; specifically, the ginseng and rhodiola. However, the magnesium is puzzling, especially at such a low dose. When I took magnesium, in order to get any effect, I used powder and took several grams at a time. The only effect I noticed at high doses, other than reduced anxiety, was diarrhea. Rhodiola and ginseng have never done much for me, even when I gave them month-long trials. As for D3, I just raised my vitamin D levels from 20 to 63 by taking D3. At first, I thought it might be affecting my energy level or mood. But now I think it was just placebo.
You mention accutane poisoning. I took accutane in 1984 when it first came out. I have never even considered it could be a cause of my condition. Interesting that you mention it as a cause of your depression. Sorry to hear that. Makes me think about reinvestigating that whole time in my life. But I also know that my anxiety/depression go way deeper than that, as I was raised by a seriously mentally ill mother, and there are multiple addictions and suicides in my family.
Good luck,
Chris
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