Posted by Pyewacket on December 5, 2003, at 14:03:46
In reply to L-Tyrosine Reboxetine (NARI) --- Dangerous?, posted by UniStoner on December 4, 2003, at 9:43:52
> Hiya everyone. I have recently started taking Edronax for depression (4 mg twice daily) and was wondering if it would be safe to also take L-Tyrosine as well.
>Welcome to the wonderful world of Edronax... Sorta. All meds have their own flaws.
I can't tell you whether it's safe to take L-Tyrosine with Edronax, I can only relate my own experiences. Make of them what you will.
When I was on Edronax, I took smaller-than-normal dosages. I started with half of what you're taking, which is (I believe) the accepted daily dose.
Occasionally I would use L-tyrosine along with the Edronax. This was not an every day routine for me, but rather a way to "boost" the effects of Edronax on any day when I was feeling particularly down.
The result? Edronax kicked in faster, providing quicker relief of any depression symptoms. I was quite pleased with that and sometimes supplemented with 5-HTP as well.
> I ask because as I understand it, Tyrosine is a precursor not just for Dopamine, but for noradrenaline (norepinephrine) as well. It then crossed my mind, is it possible to get NA syndrome (assuming it even exists!) in the same way you might get 5ht Syndrome if you mixed 5htp and SSRI's?
>I don't think it's possible to get an "NA syndrome" in the same way. I am highly sensitive to medications, including Edronax, and have (on occasion) unintentionally taken more Edronax than my body could handle. Side effects? Dizziness, light-headedness, sleepiness. It also changed my bloodflow, which resulted in unpleasantly swollen knees, oddly enough. I could not concentrate either.
So what of it? Well, since taking L-tyrosine with Edronax would put more NA in your system, you'd be more susceptible to side effects. Such side effects are a result of having the body overstimulated for too long a period of time.
While these side effects are probably not too harmful if experienced for only a day, I don't know the probable lasting effects of a prolonged "NA syndrome."
My advice? If your dosage of Edronax is CONSISTENTLY not working, talk with your doctor to change dosages or switch meds. If you have the occasional day when it just isn't working, taking small amounts of L-tyrosine only on those days probably wouldn't hurt. If you try this, start with small amounts of tyrosine and work your way up to avoid any of the aforementioned side effects.
In other words, I don't think it's a good idea to take both Edronax and L-tyrosine daily. Unless, of course, you're trying to wean yourself off of Edronax and onto L-tyrosine. That's a whole other thread entirely.
> Am I making any sense here? Better safe then sorry, I guess!
You make plenty of sense. Sorry I was so verbose, but I hope I helped in some way. Good luck!
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