Social Anxiety Support

nova618 · 10-07-2009, 03:27 PM

I started taking a supplement called niacinimide two days ago because I read that it was a natural remedy for social and generalized anxiety disorder. I had a panic attack this afternoon and was very disappointed that this apparently does not appear to be working for me - has anyone else tried niacinimide?

I was really hoping maybe it just takes awhile to work!?!

meyaj · 10-07-2009, 03:38 PM

Niacinamide is just another form of niacin (vitamin b3). It's better to supplement with because higher doses can be used. Too high a dose of normal niacin causes vasodilation which causes your skin to itch and turn bright red (temporarily.)

There are studies that suggest it is somewhat anxiolytic, but it is definitely not going to be a miracle cure. Still, it's a good supplement to take. What kind of dose are you using daily?

Personally I find a good magnesium supplement (like magnesium glycinate) to have a much more noticeable effect.

nova618 · 10-07-2009, 03:46 PM

i have been taking 500mg daily per others' suggestions...i have not been able to take any medication other than xanax without having panic attacks and i am not able to function at work on the xanax...really wish i could find a natural alternative!!!!

one of the ingredients in the capsules is magnesium stearate - is that the same as magnesium?

thanks so much for your reply!

meyaj · 10-07-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nova618

i have been taking 500mg daily per others' suggestions...i have not been able to take any medication other than xanax without having panic attacks and i am not able to function at work on the xanax...really wish i could find a natural alternative!!!!

one of the ingredients in the capsules is magnesium stearate - is that the same as magnesium?

thanks so much for your reply!

Nope, magnesium stearate is used as a lubricant for the manufacturing process. Even if it was a good source of magnesium (which I'm pretty sure it's not), there would be far too little of it to make a difference.

Interesting to note is that niacinamide's anxiolytic effect is assumed to be similar to benzos, so even if you were able to get the same anxiety relief you get from xanax, you'd probably get everything else that comes with it too.

nova618 · 10-07-2009, 03:55 PM

bleh...guess that's why i've never heard of freakin niacinamide huh? ; )

oh well -actually made me feel like i was on diet pills or something...very jittery...yuck..

irma · 10-07-2009, 04:20 PM

niacinamide takes at least a month to kick in according to what I've read. the dr who started giving niacinamide to patients with disorders back in the 50's or 60's said in an article that he added 1g of niacinamide 3 times a day with meals for a patient with anxiety, along with other things like high doses of c, b6, zinc, and folic acid.

nova618 · 10-07-2009, 04:27 PM

whoaa...maybe if i cut back from 500mg i wouldn't feel like I am going to smash my computer on someone's head at work..thanks ; )

10-07-2009, 03:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
nova618 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 10	niacinimide?? I started taking a supplement called niacinimide two days ago because I read that it was a natural remedy for social and generalized anxiety disorder. I had a panic attack this afternoon and was very disappointed that this apparently does not appear to be working for me - has anyone else tried niacinimide? I was really hoping maybe it just takes awhile to work!?!

10-07-2009, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
meyaj Status: SAS Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Markham, Ontario Gender: Male Age: 23 Posts: 571	Niacinamide is just another form of niacin (vitamin b3). It's better to supplement with because higher doses can be used. Too high a dose of normal niacin causes vasodilation which causes your skin to itch and turn bright red (temporarily.) There are studies that suggest it is somewhat anxiolytic, but it is definitely not going to be a miracle cure. Still, it's a good supplement to take. What kind of dose are you using daily? Personally I find a good magnesium supplement (like magnesium glycinate) to have a much more noticeable effect. __________________ Medications I've tried: escitalopram, bupropion, venlafaxine, sertraline, nortriptyline, hydroxyzine, lorazepam, diazepam, temazepam, clonazepam, zopiclone, mirtazapine, trazodone, quetiapine, olanzapine, paliperidone Currently taking: 2mg nortriptyline hs(tapering), 7.5mg-15mg zopiclone hs, 2mg clonazepam prn

10-07-2009, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
nova618 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 10	i have been taking 500mg daily per others' suggestions...i have not been able to take any medication other than xanax without having panic attacks and i am not able to function at work on the xanax...really wish i could find a natural alternative!!!! one of the ingredients in the capsules is magnesium stearate - is that the same as magnesium? thanks so much for your reply!

10-07-2009, 03:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
nova618 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 10	bleh...guess that's why i've never heard of freakin niacinamide huh? ; ) oh well -actually made me feel like i was on diet pills or something...very jittery...yuck..

10-07-2009, 04:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
irma Status: SAS Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 36	niacinamide takes at least a month to kick in according to what I've read. the dr who started giving niacinamide to patients with disorders back in the 50's or 60's said in an article that he added 1g of niacinamide 3 times a day with meals for a patient with anxiety, along with other things like high doses of c, b6, zinc, and folic acid.

10-07-2009, 04:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
nova618 Status: SAS Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Gender: Female Posts: 10	whoaa...maybe if i cut back from 500mg i wouldn't feel like I am going to smash my computer on someone's head at work..thanks ; )