Haven’t noticed any difference off them as opposed to on them.
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I’ve just started taking NAC. Apparently it takes about 2 months to notice any difference.
From webmd
Schizophrenia. Taking N-acetyl cysteine by mouth for 6 months seems to reduce symptom severity in people with schizophrenia. However, taking N-acetyl cysteine for only 2 months doesn’t seem to work.
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How much are you taking?
Is NAC for negative symptoms?
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I’m taking 1200mg a day. When that bottle runs out in about 2 months I’ve a bottle with 1000mg tablets and so will switch to that , i.e. 1000mg a day.
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I was under the impression nac was for negative symptoms but I may be wrong.
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For both positive and negative
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Side effects
N-acetyl cysteine is LIKELY SAFE for most adults, when used as a prescription medication. It can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea or constipation. Rarely, it can cause rashes, fever, headache, drowsiness, low blood pressure, and liver problems.
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When inhaled (breathed into the lungs), it can also cause swelling in the mouth, runny nose, drowsiness, clamminess, and chest tightness.
N-acetyl cysteine has an unpleasant odor that may make it hard to take.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy or breast-feeding: N-acetyl cysteine is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth, delivered through a hole in the windpipe, or breathed in. N-acetyl cysteine crosses the placenta, but there is no evidence so far linking it with harm to the unborn child or mother. However, N-acetyl cysteine should only be used in pregnant women when clearly needed, such as in cases of acetaminophen toxicity.
There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking N-acetyl cysteine if you are breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Allergy: Don’t use N-acetyl cysteine if you are allergic to acetyl cysteine.
Asthma: There is a concern that N-acetyl cysteine might cause bronchospasm in people with asthma if inhaled or taken by mouth or through a tube in the windpipe. If you take N-acetyl cysteine and have asthma, you should be monitored by your healthcare provider.
Bleeding disorder. N-acetyl cysteine might slow blood clotting. There is concern that N-acetyl cysteine might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.
Surgery. N-acetyl cysteine might slow blood clotting. This might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop taking N-acetyl cysteine at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
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Yeh their crap. Took them for ages and ages, didn’t change brain chemistry at all. Waste of time and money. Great placebo effect at first though, gotta love placebo effect.
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