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Posted by jms600 on April 24, 2004, at 15:35:09
Hello,
Has anyone ever tried the over the counter supplement "SAMe" (S-Adenosyl Methionine) for depression?? Was it of any use??
Did it also help anxiety?
I have read on the net that it is considered to be approximately 15% more effective than SSRIs.
For those who have tried it were there any side effects? Was it activating/stimulating or was is sedating?
I'm considering trying it as I'm sick of the side effects from the SSRIs, so any info would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Posted by SEH on April 26, 2004, at 11:34:30
In reply to SAMe - A revolutionary anti-depressant???, posted by jms600 on April 24, 2004, at 15:35:09
I am in the same boat. I am sick of taking the prescription meds. I have just started my third day of SAM-e. I had trouble slepping last night, but I am not convinced that it was all the SAM-e.
I have anxiety/depression and since I have anxiety, I have read that starting at the lowest dosage then increase gradually. (200 mg for the first couple of days then up the 400mg then more if needed) I have been on Prozac (fade-out), Zoloft (fade-out), Buspar (yuk!!), Lexapro (felt like I was drugged for 3 months!). So I am going the natural way. I have read very good things about it. I am willing to give it a chance.> Hello,
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> Has anyone ever tried the over the counter supplement "SAMe" (S-Adenosyl Methionine) for depression?? Was it of any use??
>
> Did it also help anxiety?
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> I have read on the net that it is considered to be approximately 15% more effective than SSRIs.
>
> For those who have tried it were there any side effects? Was it activating/stimulating or was is sedating?
>
> I'm considering trying it as I'm sick of the side effects from the SSRIs, so any info would be appreciated!
>
> Thanks!
>
Posted by joebob on April 28, 2004, at 21:40:13
In reply to Re: SAMe - A revolutionary anti-depressant???, posted by SEH on April 26, 2004, at 11:34:30
Posted by SEH on April 29, 2004, at 8:55:40
In reply to be sure to use fish oils at the same time (nm), posted by joebob on April 28, 2004, at 21:40:13
I have heard that your B-complex vitamins and folate are what you should take with it. Fish oils are a type of omega-3 fatty acid. What does it help the SAM-e do?
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