Posted by stjames on August 15, 2000, at 3:15:05
In reply to Elavil and SAM-e. Same chemical makeup?, posted by bee on August 14, 2000, at 19:56:33
> What does SAM-e target? Hopefully if it targets the same as Elavil, I would like to try it. If not, I'll try something else that goes along the same lines as the Elavil; which could be doxepin, trimipramine or nortriptyline (ideas??). As stated in another post of mine, the SSRIs don't agree with me (anxiety, aggressiveness, insommnia).
BeeJames here....
(from depression.com)
How does SAM-e do it? SAM-e, or S-adenosyl-L-methionine, is a naturally
occurring molecule found in virtually all body tissues and fluids. It acts as a
"methyl donor" in biochemical reactions and is therefore involved in producing
and processing a wide range of chemicals that maintain normal cell function.
And because it's a naturally occurring substance, SAM-e appears less likely
to cause adverse side effects than synthesized drugs. Its most common side
effect is stomach upset.james
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