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What Are The Positive Effects Of Acetylcholine Supplements?

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I have read about the positive effects of acetylcholine supplements on various cognitive functions, including attention, learning and memory (http://www.progressivehealth.com/cognitive-function-acetylcholine.htm). I have also read that it is most effective to stack all 3 types of acetylcholine supplements: Acetylcholine Agonists, Choline and Acetylcholine Sources, and Acetylcholinesterase Antagonists (http://nootriment.com/acetylcholine-supplements/). My first question is, do you have any experience with these supplements and their effects? My second question is this: I currently take a prescribed dosage of 400mg of Lamictal (Lamotrigine). Is there any risk of interaction-related side effects if I opted to start taking a combination of Acetylcholine supplements? Thank you very much! -Trevor
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Acetylcholine is one of major neurotransmitter in brain. It is involved in memory registration, retention and recall functions. It is involved in maintenance of cognitive functions and in learning.

Acetylcholine supplements agonists like Piracetam help in improving attention span and memory. Piracetam is safe to use but the drug requires proper prescription by a doctor. Choline sources can be taken and will help in improving cognition. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are the main drugs that are used in dementia. Commonly Donepezil, Rivastigmine are used and have nice effects in improving memory and in decreasing the progression of dementia. These drugs also require prescription of a Psychiatrist.

Lamotrigine is a mood stabiliser drug and there are no serious interactions or side effects if you use the drug with acetylcholine supplements. Consult a Psychiatrist for details.

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What Are The Positive Effects Of Acetylcholine Supplements?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM Acetylcholine is one of major neurotransmitter in brain. It is involved in memory registration, retention and recall functions. It is involved in maintenance of cognitive functions and in learning. Acetylcholine supplements agonists like Piracetam help in improving attention span and memory. Piracetam is safe to use but the drug requires proper prescription by a doctor. Choline sources can be taken and will help in improving cognition. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are the main drugs that are used in dementia. Commonly Donepezil, Rivastigmine are used and have nice effects in improving memory and in decreasing the progression of dementia. These drugs also require prescription of a Psychiatrist. Lamotrigine is a mood stabiliser drug and there are no serious interactions or side effects if you use the drug with acetylcholine supplements. Consult a Psychiatrist for details. Thanks, hope this helps you.