Posted by Simus on September 7, 2005, at 7:19:47
In reply to Re: GABA and Xanax, posted by willyee on September 7, 2005, at 5:46:39
Wow. Thanks.
> If u want to add the effects of gaba to ur xanax,your best bet is using l theanine which increases blood levels of both gaba and dopamine,and can cross the brain.
I have never even heard of it. Sounds like its an amino acid. I will check it out.
> Taurine also effects gaba and works well with benzos.That is great info. I do have taurine, but got it for some other reason and haven't tried it yet.
> As for gaba itself,over the counter gaba does not cross the blood brain barrier,also it for a lot of people agigtates them causing a blushing red of the skin and a pins and needles effect in the feet.But it doesent get to the brain,and taking a lot will just make u dizzy and woozy.Agitation and dizziness is also part of benzo withdrawal--a big part of what I am looking for relief from. Thanks for the warning!
> L theanine is prob one of the easiest to obtain localy,most effective ways of increasing gaba id look into it.
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> FYI a lot of meds such as gabatril have gaba attatched to a chemical that CAN cross into the brain.
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> Gabatril for example is gabba vinyl.I have never heard of Gabatril. I wonder if it is used like Xanax (for anxiety), or for Xanax withdrawal.
Thanks for the help!
Simus
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