Yes, it's a good med, but I couldn't tolerate the brain fog.

As mention its good and usually the first choice med for P/N.

Disadvantages
weight gain, this is real problem for diabetics and any anyone with foot P/n since your weight is supported by a small surface area along the soles of your feet so more weight=more painful walking.

Brain fog, which is okay if your retired or have a low profile job but if your the CEO it may be difficult.

Effectiveness which varies from person to person but the drug may require increase dosage as your body builds up a tolerance.

Exactly why I stopped it...too zombifying!!

Oh Antonina I love that word 'zombifying' - it just sums me up at times, although since taking theanine I seem to have woken up from my zombie state

How does the theanine help, besides clarifying your brain?

It makes me sleep and it also gives you a feeling of wellbeing- maybe that comes from better sleep though. Anyway it is worth a try.

I take mine at night too.... it really helps. Tonight I am upset about our dear cat who has cancer... and it is a long story so I won't go into it. But I went for another opinion yesterday, and just going thru it all again, and keeping her calm, just drained me dry. The answers were hopeless and sad She has mast cell cancer, which is incurable in the abdomen. Another vet was pushing us to surgery next week, and this consult said no...he wouldn't do it for his own cat. Alot of pain and she will only get a month or two extension. (and the surgery is $5000!) Best to let her live normally as long as she can this way and put her to sleep. Estimate is 2 months more. She is still enjoying the fall weather and it breaks my heart really, this waiting. She is 13.

Tonight I am going to double up to 300mg of theanine. And see what happens.

Oh Mrs D I am heartbroken for you, it isn't fair you have been through so much with the cats. Take care