Can Kudzu be taken as needed?

[Sarasmiles]

Hi Everyone,

I've been taking MWO brand of Kudzu for the last five days, and I've been amazed at how much it helps! I simply didn't feel like drinking on Friday or Saturday! Sunday, I had one glass of wine, and although I could have had another, it was easy to switch to seltzer. I am someone who is never satisfied with one glass!

My question is, is it necessary to take it every day? I feel as though it's making me a little spacey. Has anyone else had this side effect? It seemed to work quickly, so I'm wondering, could I take it only on days when cravings seem particularly bad, or when I know I'm going to be in a "drinking situation"? Or does it need time to "build up" in our systems? Any input would be much appreciated. Thanks!

[vertigo]

Can Kudzu be taken as needed?

I, too, have been very surprised by how much the Kudzu cut the desire to "keep" drinking, or even wanting to drink. I also don't know if it's a build up thing or not, but I stopped taking it regularly because I thought it made me want to "snack" more - that's just the way I felt, and I usually have a very good diet, so I stopped the Kudzu to more of just when I thought I might be in a drinking situation, and I don't know if it works as well - so I, too, would be curious from those who have had more experience and time with this. :thanks:

[beatle]

Can Kudzu be taken as needed?

My experience is that it works BETTER on an as-needed basis-- or at least taking a rest from it when you don't think you need it. The reason is that I felt I built up a tolerance for it fairly quickly, so I started "resting" whenever I could (unfortunately, these rests often ended in binges)-- my point is, it seemed to work best in the first few days, and the effect wore off after that.

I noticed it made me nauseous if I took it on an empty stomach.

[greeneyes]

Can Kudzu be taken as needed?

RJ at one time told me it was best to keep the serum levels stable in your blood rather than take on an "as need" basis.

[Boss.man]

Can Kudzu be taken as needed?

My experience is that Kudzu somehow builds a stable level in you. You are free to take more, but it may take 3-5 days to really take effect. So in that sense, it's more like a placebo than a true symptom solution like aspirin would be.

I like Kudzu a lot. Of all the supps I've tried, I think it's the most useful. But one of it's useful properties is to insure I don't get buzzed or hung over when I do drink. That is; it is and will be less useful when I succeed in being AF forever. Of all the supps I've tried, Kudzu does it's work without making me sleepy, or silly, or bitchy. I doubt I'll do it forever, but I'm happy now to do two MYO Kudzu twice a day, and my current supply will last me until late Jan 2009.

[beatle]

Can Kudzu be taken as needed?

Another thing I noticed about kudzu is that if you do drink, the negative effects are increased and the positive effects are decreased. In fact, if I drink a couple drinks on kudzu, I will feel hungover the next day-- I normally never get hungover unless I have had ALOT to drink and mixed drinks.