These are both classified as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, however Galantamine seems to have multiple functions in the brain. What I'd like to know is what differentiates the two supplements? Should I avoid stacking them together to prevent cholineristic(sp?) side effects?
Galantamine and Hyperzine A
#1
Posted 17 April 2004 - 11:07 PM
These are both classified as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, however Galantamine seems to have multiple functions in the brain. What I'd like to know is what differentiates the two supplements? Should I avoid stacking them together to prevent cholineristic(sp?) side effects?
#2
Posted 18 April 2004 - 04:04 AM
Taking both together probably would be risking cholinergic side effects, unless taken in lower doses. Galantamine seems to be eliminated slower than huperzine, also.
#3
Posted 18 April 2004 - 05:11 AM
One quick question while we're on the subject, why is Hyperzine A not used in place of Ritalin since both have the same main function in the body and Hyperzine A seems to have less side effects, wouldn't it be a better drug for ADHD sufferers?
#4
Posted 18 April 2004 - 06:58 AM
cosmos: One quick question while we're on the subject, why is Hyperzine A not used in place of Ritalin since both have the same main function in the body and Hyperzine A seems to have less side effects, wouldn't it be a better drug for ADHD sufferers?
I don't think that Huperzine is being prescribed in the US for anything. It is being sold only as a supplement/herbal extract.
#5
Posted 18 April 2004 - 07:30 AM
Anyway thanks for filling me in on Galantamine. I may take Hyperzine A spread out two or 3 times during a day to maintain it's effects in my body.
#6
Posted 18 April 2004 - 03:34 PM
Also, the difference with Huperzine is that Galantamine modulates nicotinic acetylcholine receptors while dually acting as an acetylcholine esterase inhibitor.
#7
Posted 18 April 2004 - 05:45 PM
Galantamine seems interesting if it does indeed serve that dual purpose but Hyperzine A remains quite a bit cheaper. If "modulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors" is something I would want or is in some way advantagious to me then I will consider using Galantamine in the future. Until then I'll read up further and see what results from people have from using Galantamine and whether they are scientifically backed.
#8
Posted 30 April 2004 - 06:46 PM
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Posted 02 May 2004 - 03:39 AM
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