Posted by Maritza on July 27, 2007, at 22:47:10
In reply to Re: Mirtazapine: 10 days, 10 years – a question, posted by Brazilnut on July 21, 2007, at 9:24:09
Hi. How are you? Thanks for your reply. There are a couple of references I wanted to inform you of. The first is a nutrition company that sells supplements at discount prices. The web site is www.Puritan.com Customer Service at 1-800-645-9584 or E-Mail their customer service at custserv@puritan.com. The company is called Puritan's Pride. I order some of my many supplements through them. They have Noni juice and capsules at very good prices.
The second reference is PDRHealth.com. This is an online Physicians Desk Reference that includes info on medications and supplements. Lok up using the search tool, L-Theanine, (I found it under Theanine). Theanine is an amino acid found in Green Tea. One of its many benefits is that it promotes calmness and relaxation by increasing dopamine and seretonin levels in the brain. It also counteracts the effects of caffeine. Read the literature regarding this, when you can. You may find it interesting and useful in helping with withdrawl/ anxiety. The Japanese use it for this purpose. I recently tried it and found it too mellowing, but I am still on 7.5mg Remeron. I will definately use it when I decrease my dose. I also recently added L-Carnitine to my regimen. You may want to read about this also at PDRHealth.com. In combination with Co Q10 and Alpha Lipoic Acid it acts to improve neurological function by increasing mental clarity. In addition it protects brain cells and has numerous other benefits for the heart and cardiovascular system. L-Carnitine may be a little bit stimulating so I don't know if it would be good for you, but I am still trying to offset the mental haze associated with Remeron. You may also want to use this site to find out more info about Valerian root. I believe the L-Theanine would be very helpful,but, of course, discuss this with your doctor first.
I hope these references can be helpful to you.
May God Bless you with a complete recovery soon!
Maritza
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