Hi, community:
I have a script for Vyvanse. I have never done drugs in my life and I love my brain. I don't want to destroy it. I initially was not going to go to the appointment but went and got the script. I am really scared of this drug. Can anyone here please suggest anything I ought to do. I have read that amphetamines activate caspase. This is the stuff that causes cells to commit suicide. I suspect this is what is going to happen to my neurons. Some things they suggested that would hinder this but not completely is vitamin e. I initially wanted to try the phenylethylamine deprenyl combo but then I changed my mind and thought rasagiline is better but it is extremely expensive. I am still thinking this might be the best route another route I was thinking was the special formula by SOLARAY with St. Johns Wort, Ginkgo Biloba, DL-phenylalanine and I think Tyrosine and add to this PEA. The latter has MAO inhibition properties in it. So in theory it would work. I just don't know if phenylethylamine is as good as anything like what pharma has or other alternatives. Any suggestions? I am all ears.
I wouldn't mess with St. John's Wart unless you know how it's prepared. I took it once for a month, not knowing it's photo-sensitivity side effects until later (my family has a history of cataracts). It just made me loopy. No effect on concentration, and I have inattentive type ADHD. That was a no-go despite all the research. It shouldn't have much interaction with Vyvanse.
Please supplement Vyvanse with extra magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6. These are depleted by psychostimulants.
DL-Phenylalanine/L-Tyrosine combo is quite effective for restoring your dopamine storages.
Ginkgo might relieve pressure headaches from vasoconstriction, but I didn't notice a change in concentration from it.
Any substrate or inhibitor of MAO is a definite no-no in combination with a heavy stimulant like Vyvanse. Might as well be shooting cocaine or snorting Adderall. If you are going to take PEA or deprenyl with it, cut WAY back on the Vyvanse.
Might I also suggest taking something anxiolytic with Vyvanse. I took Adderall and Concerta before, and one thing is for certain... anxiety is going to happen hands-down unless you gear up for it. Picamilon is a pretty cheap source. 30-50mg per 4hrs should take the edge off without affecting concentration. Another cheap source is valerian root, which you can get in timed release capsules, usually marketed for sleep. If it comes in a tablet form, break it in half. I've heard bacopa works, but I haven't the foggiest idea why.
Again, magnesium is no joke. It also has calcium channel regulating properties, which may help combat the stress on your neurology (calcium channel blocker). A TOA in Cat's Claw also has calcium channel regulating property (noncompetitive NMDA antagonist). The whole B/C Complex works wonders on stress in general. Make sure you get enough of those.