User Reviews for n-acetyl cysteine (nac)

I am taking NAC because it has been recommended by my personal health care provider (Family Doctor). I am using it to help with my memory and the tendency I have to be fixated on chores I need to get done. There appear to be no side effects.

This is the greatest! It has helped me breathe. Mucus is much thinner.

NAC doesn't bind anything and is not an anti-oxidant. Is a precursor of glutathione, that is an antioxidant and is wiped away in acetaminophen poisoning.

Prescribed for BipolarII/Cyclothymic disorder. I am taking in addition to B complex and fish oil. I feel it has stabilized my moods effectively. I still have ups and downs - that's the disorder; you must learn to cope with them, I use meditation and behavioral activation. And I do feel the swings are milder, shorter and I have learned to recognize them early and take action.

Only taken for short time but results are positive.

Running nose and sinus like problems decreased a good amount with this supplement.

I have been taking NAC for 60 days. Phlegm is reduced, coughing is 50% reduced and my lungs feel less restricted (much less pain) when doing my deep breathing exercise.

Last year I was diagnosed with a rare form of CF. Looking back, it is possible to see a developing pattern of degradation of lungs, pancreas and liver, with concomitant GORD, leading to hospitalisation early last year. I have been using PharmaNAC, and Ultrathistle for over a year now, along with Spiriva and Losec. Also, Lantus and Nova Rapid for CFRD. My liver results a now normal, and the lungs show signs of resolved bronchiectasis. Still got COPD and emphysema of course, but they are not the worry they were. Because I live in Australia, and get the tablets from the US, I occasionally misjudge the order. After 3 days I am in trouble again. I know there is no cure for the CF, but at least the NAC and utrathistle have been a godsend. Read More Read Less

I have interstitial lung.disease and hypersinsitvey pneumonitis.I can't breath well without it. And if I do t take nac I see a difference in my lungs , a lot more mucus.

I'm a 58 year old male who takes bupropion (Wellbutrin generic), lamotrigine (Lamictal) and quetiapine (Seroquel) for major depressive disorder with possibly some form of bipolar or cyclothymic mood swings. After reading numerous reports on the alleged benefits of n-acetylcysteine for bipolar depression, I began taking 2400 mg Vitacost NAC per day in two doses. I have been taking it for more than 4 months. I have not had any improvement in anxiety or depression, I'm sorry to say. Four months is plenty of time for it to take effect and Vitacost usually has very good and reliable quality supplements. I actually started with 3600 mg for the first month. I have not felt any improvement from NAC as an add-on to my other meds. I was hopeful and there are several studies attesting to its efficacy. Even some psychiatrists are recommending it to patients. I will probably keep taking it for a couple more months until I use up my supply. It supposedly has high antioxidant potency, so it might be benefiting my health in other ways, but I still have mild to serious depression. You mileage may vary. And WebMD really needs to add depression or bipolar depression to the list of possible reasons for using this supplement.Read More Read Less

I have ild and hypersinsitvey pneumonitis.I have noticed an easier time breathing.

Long history of bronchitus and diagnosed with COPD with double pnuemonia . After taking 1 extended release tablet twice a day with 3 oz. of orange juice per the advise of MD I recovered after three weeks and have been symptom free over 5 yrs on 1 tablet every other day.

My doctor recommended that I try this for bipolar depression. He isn't much of a supplements kind of MD, so I was a bit surprised. It took two weeks before I noticed any improvement, but my depression has most certainly lifted. I've had a few side effects (nausea and anxiety) but within a week those passed. Also, I am taking a pure supplement, not one that has added supplements (selenium for example).

I started taking this when I read that it might help with my OCD. I also found that it helps with my myclonic jerks. The only problem I have is that when I take my pain meds for my fibromyalgia and 8 herniated discs that if I take more that if I take more than 2 hydrocodone with ibuprofen tabs I get violently ill and I've ton that med for over 15 years.

I took NAC to help expel lung fluid via coughing due to a condition I have called bronchiectasis. Some of my lungs have lost the ablility to expel lung excretions causing a chronic cough. When I take this medication it loosens up the phlegm so it is expelled easier when I cough, thus it reduces my coughing. It has been a real blessing and when I forget to take it first thing in the morning my coughs are drier and more frequent. I have noticed zero side effects while using this going on 6 months now.Read More Read Less

used after severe smoke inhalation from a house fire,

I truly noticed the difference when I ran out of NAC and did not replace my supply. Within a few weeks my legs were sore days after running. This supplement works for broadening the oxygen use in my body.

I was on a prescription drug for over a month that was not clearing my lungs completely. My doctor wanted me to use a steriod inhaler that I chose not to use and went to NAC instead. I got Now Foods NAC that also includes selenium and molybdenum plus 600 mg of NAC. In less than 10 days my lungs had cleared up completely. An exam 2 weeks later came up with the same results. I will use up the 100 vcaps bottle, then decide if I want off for a while. I do have another unopened bottle so I have a choice. Hope my doctor decided to use it himself since he has respiratory problems. He saw how effective it was for me.Read More Read Less

NAC improved my breathing by reducing mucus. It only works with a dosage of 1,200 mg. per day (600 morning & 600 night). There is also an inhaled version available by prescription that I haven't tried yet called Mucomyst. Either or both could keep you off steroids.