My gardener is a schizophrenic and sometimes his medicine runs out before he gets more at the local clinic. May I give him Tryptophan to calm and reduce his symptoms?
May schizophrenic patients take tryptophan supplements?
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- 27 Jan 2011 by sonettegarbin
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- tryptophan, medicine
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marjorie ...27 Jan 2011
It is not advisable to give anyone anything that is not o.k.'d through there doctor especially with Schizophrenia. It may react in a way that is not usual due to the imbalance they have in the brain. I have a friend with schizophrenia/paranoia and have been told if they run out of their meds they should let there psychiatrist know immediately. I hope this helps, marjorie zych
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