Social Anxiety Support

meyaj · 11-03-2009, 06:33 PM

I'm going to start adding L-Tyrosine and L-Theanine to my daily supplement regimen.

Looking at tyrosine's mechanism of action, though, it seems like it probably has very serious interactions with MAOIs. As I (might) be trying one soon, am I right in assuming this? I'll also ask my pdoc when I see her in about a week, but it seems like something I'm better off being cautious with.

L-Theanine seems to be relatively benign but I've noticed a lot of the manufacturers caution against using alongside SSRIs and MAOIs, but I can't seem to find a solid reason for this. I've used it with no problem alongside a tricyclic, but that's not specifically mentioned. I also know it's included in a lot of energy drinks, and if there were any serious known interactions, I'd expect to see a warning on those, but I never have. Perhaps somebody can clarify this for me?

Vini Vidi Vici · 11-08-2009, 02:32 PM

id think the L-theanine would be alot safer....but Green Tea makes me feel jittery and weird on Parnate. Id be really careful with the L-tyrosine...i took some L-dopa and it gave me a minor hypertensive crisis, and i only took 10mg of it. L-tyrosine sounds like it would surely cause a rise in blood pressure, and i wouldnt try it unless you have something to lower BP if it gets really high

11-03-2009, 06:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
meyaj Status: SAS Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Markham, Ontario Gender: Male Age: 23 Posts: 571	L-Tyrosine & MAOI I'm going to start adding L-Tyrosine and L-Theanine to my daily supplement regimen. Looking at tyrosine's mechanism of action, though, it seems like it probably has very serious interactions with MAOIs. As I (might) be trying one soon, am I right in assuming this? I'll also ask my pdoc when I see her in about a week, but it seems like something I'm better off being cautious with. L-Theanine seems to be relatively benign but I've noticed a lot of the manufacturers caution against using alongside SSRIs and MAOIs, but I can't seem to find a solid reason for this. I've used it with no problem alongside a tricyclic, but that's not specifically mentioned. I also know it's included in a lot of energy drinks, and if there were any serious known interactions, I'd expect to see a warning on those, but I never have. Perhaps somebody can clarify this for me? __________________ 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

11-08-2009, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vini Vidi Vici Status: altruistic philanthropist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Gender: Male Age: 18 Posts: 276	id think the L-theanine would be alot safer....but Green Tea makes me feel jittery and weird on Parnate. Id be really careful with the L-tyrosine...i took some L-dopa and it gave me a minor hypertensive crisis, and i only took 10mg of it. L-tyrosine sounds like it would surely cause a rise in blood pressure, and i wouldnt try it unless you have something to lower BP if it gets really high __________________ Please don't take or trust any medical advice from me...Consult a perffessional. meds taken for extended period of time: zyprexa, zoloft, risperdal, klonopin, temazepam, xanax, agomelatine, ambien, adderall, metadate, EMSAM, selegiline, paxil, lexapro, wellbutrin, seroquel, trazodone, clonidine, tramadol, remeron, vyvanse, concerta, Lunesta, Parnate. Current Meds: Parnate 30 mg, Diagnoses- Major Depression, OCD, Social Anxiety, GAD