Posted by Ktemene on September 23, 2005, at 6:36:51 [reposted on September 23, 2005, at 19:34:58 | original URL]
In reply to Re: 5 htp vs. sam-e » Ktemene, posted by Declan on September 22, 2005, at 20:45:23
Hi Declan,
Yes, I have had the feeling that SAM-e is affecting my sleep. My insomnia has definitely gotten worse in the month that I have been taking SAM-e (I take 1600 mg a day, divided into two doses, both before 1:00pm). But, on the other hand, I have had much more stress in the last month as well. Another change that could have affected sleep is that I switched from using generic selegiline (5mg per day) to using the Somerset Brand, Eldeprenyl, which some people think is more effective. If Eldeprenyl is more effective, it could be increasing the insomnia, because insomnia is definitely a side effect of selegiline for me even at the low 5mg per day level.
The SAM-e seems to have a rapid effect on mood for me. In less than an hour I feel calmer and less angry and more energetic and focused.
Ktemene
> Ktemene, has SAMe affected your sleep at all?
> I think it made mine worse, but you know how it's hard to tell what's causing what.
> Declan
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