How long do I have to wait for N-acetyl cysteine (NAC)?

Medications
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Hello,
I’m wondering about this med.
Does it work well for many people, or do you need a specific profile?

My question is, above all, how long do I have to take it before it takes effect?
I started taking it but stopped after about a month.

I read that there was a topic on the subject but I didn’t get the answer to my question.

Thanks

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I took 500 mg twice a day. I noticed my OCD was a little better after a month.

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I’ve used it for ocd as well. Got better after a couple of weeks. I have mostly been taking 600mg in 1 dose daily, but I think it probably works better taken two times daily.

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I take this and I mentioned to to my psychiatrist, she said the data supports that it is effective for schizophrenia, however she said you must take it every day for several months before it takes effect. I have been taking it every day and it does help.

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NAC works for depression for me. I also take an antidepressant. It takes a couple of weeks to work.

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Thanks for the answers.
@David_Darling. Did she tell you if it is effective in all types of schizophrenia?