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Posted by UGottaHaveHope on April 3, 2007, at 9:47:59
I have read several places that Nardil causes a B6 deficiency, which was confirmed by my pdoc. He said it wasnt that big of a deal, but another friend who is taking Nardil (and never comes to this site) says that the lack of B6 caused him numbness, which stopped increasing once he started B6 vitamins. Heres what I take:
1. B6
2. B multicomplex
3. Omega 3 fatty acid (has nothing to do with Nardil)Michael
Posted by Phillipa on April 3, 2007, at 12:05:48
In reply to Better be taking B6 vitamins on Nardil, posted by UGottaHaveHope on April 3, 2007, at 9:47:59
Isn't B6 good as a mild diuretic too? What's it do for Nardil? Just curious. Love Phillipa
Posted by UGottaHaveHope on April 3, 2007, at 14:25:39
In reply to Re: Better be taking B6 vitamins on Nardil » UGottaHaveHope, posted by Phillipa on April 3, 2007, at 12:05:48
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Posted by gardenergirl on April 3, 2007, at 16:09:01
In reply to Re: Better be taking B6 vitamins on Nardil » UGottaHaveHope, posted by Phillipa on April 3, 2007, at 12:05:48
I can never remember which B does what, and since I need folate (child-bearing age) and B-6, and who knows what else, I just get it all in one.
Good thing to remember, though. I've been taking it so long, I forgot about that one.
Also, I get a liver-function test once a year.
namaste
gg
Posted by FredPotter on April 4, 2007, at 21:03:33
In reply to Better be taking B6 vitamins on Nardil, posted by UGottaHaveHope on April 3, 2007, at 9:47:59
Hey that's what I take. Much of it done on faith. Incidentally 2 walnuts a day will sort out cholesterol problems so I'm told (if cholesterol is the problem they make it out to be)
Posted by Larry Hoover on April 5, 2007, at 6:57:01
In reply to Re: Better be taking B6 vitamins on Nardil » UGottaHaveHope, posted by Phillipa on April 3, 2007, at 12:05:48
> Isn't B6 good as a mild diuretic too? What's it do for Nardil? Just curious. Love Phillipa
It's believed that Nardil competes for the pyridoxine transporter. Pyridoxine is required for the synthesis of all the major neurotransmitters, as it is an essential cofactor for the aromatic decarboxylase enzyme that is in each pathway. Thus, Nardil can actually create a deficiency of the very neurotransmitters it is taken to enhance. Anyone experiencing difficulty in tolerating Nardil should trial B6 supps (50 mg/day) before abandoning this therapy. Borderline B6 status, or genetic vulnerability in pyridoxal-dependent pathways, increase adverse effects.
Lar
Posted by Phillipa on April 5, 2007, at 19:13:27
In reply to Re: Better be taking B6 vitamins on Nardil » Phillipa, posted by Larry Hoover on April 5, 2007, at 6:57:01
Larry thanks so much for the explanation. Love Jan
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