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10-21-2016, 03:05 AM | #11 | ||
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But this sounds so great and I hate the tinitus so much that I'm willing to give Taurine a go without bothering to ask a doctor first. I'd be really grateful for your advice on the conflicting medications issue though. My worst symptoms, apart from the SFN and ganglionopathy, are a foul taste that is constant and nothing yet has dimmed. Should I take it and the Acidophilus (Holland & Barrett ultra maximum 20 billion plus - friendly bacteria) or could these conflict/ do harm?
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10-21-2016, 08:58 AM | #12 | |||
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Taurine Effectiveness, How It Works, and Drug Interactions on eMedicineHealth - Are there any interactions with medications?
This link suggests that taurine may lower blood pressure in those with hypertension. When this happens your BP drugs may become too strong for you. (I have this result from magnesium supplements). I have seen one link that suggests in some people taurine may increase stomach acid. Taurine is a nutrient and not a drug. It normalizes processes that use it for keeping the body working well. I doubt that many mainstream doctors know anything about it. Stay under the 3 grams a day dose, daily. I'd start at 500mg a day and perhaps raise to 1 gram later on. You may find that fixing a deficiency leads you to no longer need the drugs you already take or that you could get by with lowered doses. This is not an interaction per se, but a situation where your original conditions are being fixed. So you should monitor your blood pressure, and thyroid functions to see if they change. Taking a nutrient like this does not work quickly like potent drugs do. It took me about a week to notice my tinnitus was down considerably--about 80%. There are times during the day it bounces back some, usually at night. So I am adding in 500mg more during the late afternoon now. There is alot more information available now on the net about taurine compared to what was there only 5 yrs ago. So keep your eyes on the net about it. Medical information is very fluid and changeable...about everything!
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10-21-2016, 06:21 PM | #13 | ||
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10-22-2016, 01:38 PM | #14 | ||
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10-22-2016, 01:42 PM | #15 | ||
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10-30-2016, 09:30 PM | #16 | |||
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I have been taking taurine (1 g/day) for about 10 days and have noticed a moderate improvement in my tinnitus.
So far, so good .
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10-31-2016, 03:14 AM | #17 | |||
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Good for you, Kiwi!
That was a quick response. I've used taurine for years for my gall bladder issues. But only in lower doses. I was very surprised when I increased to 1000mg a day based on that post about nerve pain, on our TN forum. The roaring in my ears was getting very distracting and tiring. I've noticed that the higher dose is also working better on my gall bladder too. Luckily it is not an expensive solution as well.
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10-31-2016, 03:29 AM | #18 | ||
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10-31-2016, 03:40 AM | #19 | |||
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Mat, I'd up to 1000mg now. If you go up beyond 1000mg a day eventually, do that in divided doses. Sometimes nutrients have absorption ceilings, like carnitine does. I don't know if Taurine is similar, but amino acids do compete for absorption.
You did stop that painreliever too? that might be a factor, as many pain reliever drugs can be constipating for some people.
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10-31-2016, 04:19 AM | #20 | |||
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Thanks mrsD - I agree that it is early days so will see if there are further improvements.
It will be interesting to see what effect taurine has on my blood pressure - some of your links suggest that it can lower it. I have primary hypertension which is fairly well-managed by a calcium channel blocker. I check my BP regularly so will see if taurine lowers it more over the next few months. If so, I will have a chat to my GP about lowering my drug dose. He is not stupid (I chose him with some care) and is receptive to evidence.
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