Posted by nolvas on October 21, 2007, at 8:16:00
In reply to Alternatives to help Effexor withdrawl rage, posted by mibunny88 on October 21, 2007, at 6:04:55
GABA is useless in my opinion.
5HTP or L-Tryptophan might help. The aggression is most likely to do with adrenaline. A beta blocker such as inderal (propranolol) might help as long as it can be kept short term. Consult the doctor on that one.
Your husband might be experiencing intermittent explosive disorder (basically agitation and/or rage)
http://www.psychnet-uk.com/dsm_iv/intermittent_explosive_disorder.htm
I would definitely look at his Omega 3 intake and make sure he is getting enough EPA and DHA omega 3s. A low to moderate dosage of the complete Vitamin B complex can help. Exercise is important as well as long as he will consider the idea of course.
My shortlist would be >
Vitamin B complex low dosage(less than B50 to start with)
L-Tryptophan
Magnesium Citrate, glycinate or taurinate
Other minerals such as Selenium are important in helping to reduce aggression.
Omega 3s (DHA and EPA) if vegetarian then something such as Udo Oil would be useful.
Inderal to reduce the effects of adrenaline, doctors seem happy to keep patients on this medicine for months or years. However I would use it only when needed.
Eating a well balanced diet and exercising will and can do wonders, don't expect instant results though.The Effexor withdrawal is the problem though, it's main effects are on the Norepinephrine and Serotonin both are implicated in anxiety, depression and rage. Once the drug is withdrawn the brain has to cope with differing levels of neurotransmitters. It will be in a mess for a while and needs time to heal.
Herbs such as Chamomile and Valerian are calming, although in my experience they are of limited use in treating rage. Raw Vanuatu or Fiji Kava root has more of an effect.
Alternative options to standard medication can take longer to work, but they work with the body rather than against it. I wish you and him well anyway and consult the doctor always as a precaution.
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