Posted by jedi on March 16, 2006, at 14:42:28
In reply to Side effects from fish oil?, posted by April8 on March 16, 2006, at 14:14:07
Hi April,
When I first started high doses of Omega-3 fish oil I was still on 90mg of Nardil. My EPA is at 2400mg and my DHA is at 2000mg daily. This combination led to some pretty profound insomnia, probably hypomania at first. After several weeks this started to subside. After I weaned off the Nardil, all insomnia from the high doseage of fish oil is gone. I am currently taking 300mg of Wellbutrin XL with the Omega-3s, with zero insomnia. I know it takes the body some time to adjust to these essential fatty acids. However, I really believe that it is worth the short lived side effects. The Omega-3s have not only helped in my mood stabilization, but my overall health has improved at least 200% since starting high dosage fish oil. I just do not get sick like I did before. The cardiovascular benefits are also very well documented. I am a believer.
Good Luck,
Jedi
> Does anyone get insomnia from Omega 3? I started at 2 grams a day taken in the morning and afternoon and a couple of days later was up all night practically. has this happened to anyone? I know that it is suppossed to regulate sleep/melatonin etc. but does it ever cause insomnia? I also wonder if it has made anyone dizzy? I think I have a slight cold and my ears are plugged a bit, but I have also been dizzy since taking more fish oil.
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> I am not bi-polar but have PTSD and Major depression. Any imput from others would be SO appreciated!
> I lowered the dose now to one gram in the mornings. just curious from others!
> April
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