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Re: Great summary: saffron in depression and other dx » ed_uk2010

Posted by SLS on January 25, 2015, at 17:00:58

In reply to Re: Great summary: saffron in depression and other dx, posted by ed_uk2010 on January 25, 2015, at 5:14:29

> I looked into what side effects may occur with saffron. It seems that minor side effects are common but serious reactions are rare. Saffron side effects:
>
> Headaches, nausea and reduced appetite were reported frequently with a similar incidence to SSRIs. Increased appetite was reported less commonly. Sexual dysfunction was only a problem with SSRIs, not saffron. As with SSRIs, some pts seemed to have an initial increase in anxiety at the start of saffron treatment. Anxiety was then reduced after a few weeks. It appears than saffron may reduce blood pressure.

Any dosage guidelines?


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