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Posted by mickapoo on August 27, 2009, at 9:07:34
Is it safe to take SAMe with Prozac? The prozac is helping my social phobia a little, but doing nothing for my depression. I've read such great things about SAMe. Haven't really found any specific info other than "consult your doctor if taking SSRIs". Was wondering if anyone here has taken the two simultaneously. I would start on a low dosage also. Thank you!
Posted by polarbear206 on August 27, 2009, at 9:32:25
In reply to Is it ok to take SAM-e and Prozac?, posted by mickapoo on August 27, 2009, at 9:07:34
> Is it safe to take SAMe with Prozac? The prozac is helping my social phobia a little, but doing nothing for my depression. I've read such great things about SAMe. Haven't really found any specific info other than "consult your doctor if taking SSRIs". Was wondering if anyone here has taken the two simultaneously. I would start on a low dosage also. Thank you!
Is there a reason you just can't up the Prozac?
Posted by JayBTV2 on August 27, 2009, at 10:05:36
In reply to Re: Is it ok to take SAM-e and Prozac?, posted by polarbear206 on August 27, 2009, at 9:32:25
If you have any history of mania (or are diagnosed Bipolar) I'd highly recommend not to.
SAM-E increases all 3 of the major neurotransmitters. About ten years when in University ago I took SAM-E. At the time I also used marijuana to self-medicate. The combo sent me into my first and most sever psychotic manic episode.
Perhaps someone has experience w/ that particular combo though....
Posted by Phillipa on August 27, 2009, at 11:48:15
In reply to Re: Is it ok to take SAM-e and Prozac?, posted by JayBTV2 on August 27, 2009, at 10:05:36
Might be a good one for the alternative board also. I remember a poster from Europe on Sam-e who did very well on it. Are you bipolar? Phillipa
Posted by mickapoo on August 27, 2009, at 19:18:21
In reply to Re: Is it ok to take SAM-e and Prozac? » JayBTV2, posted by Phillipa on August 27, 2009, at 11:48:15
> Might be a good one for the alternative board also. I remember a poster from Europe on Sam-e who did very well on it. Are you bipolar? Phillipa
Thanks, maybe I'll post there. No, I'm not bipolar.
Posted by mickapoo on August 27, 2009, at 19:20:01
In reply to Re: Is it ok to take SAM-e and Prozac?, posted by polarbear206 on August 27, 2009, at 9:32:25
> Is there a reason you just can't up the Prozac?
My dr won't approve of any further increases in dosage.
Posted by mickapoo on August 27, 2009, at 19:21:01
In reply to Re: Is it ok to take SAM-e and Prozac?, posted by JayBTV2 on August 27, 2009, at 10:05:36
> If you have any history of mania (or are diagnosed Bipolar) I'd highly recommend not to.
>
> SAM-E increases all 3 of the major neurotransmitters. About ten years when in University ago I took SAM-E. At the time I also used marijuana to self-medicate. The combo sent me into my first and most sever psychotic manic episode.
>
> Perhaps someone has experience w/ that particular combo though....
No, no history of mania. Depression & social phobia.
Posted by 49er on August 29, 2009, at 11:16:38
In reply to Is it ok to take SAM-e and Prozac?, posted by mickapoo on August 27, 2009, at 9:07:34
> Is it safe to take SAMe with Prozac? The prozac is helping my social phobia a little, but doing nothing for my depression. I've read such great things about SAMe. Haven't really found any specific info other than "consult your doctor if taking SSRIs". Was wondering if anyone here has taken the two simultaneously. I would start on a low dosage also. Thank you!
You had better check with your doctor as you would be risking serotonin syndrome. Google drug interactions checker and see what it says.
What about taking fish oil capsules as there have been studies showing that supplementing an AD with them works very well?
49er
Posted by Mickapoo on September 6, 2009, at 6:44:11
In reply to Re: Is it ok to take SAM-e and Prozac?, posted by 49er on August 29, 2009, at 11:16:38
You had better check with your doctor as you would be risking serotonin syndrome. Google drug interactions checker and see what it says.
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> What about taking fish oil capsules as there have been studies showing that supplementing an AD with them works very well?
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> 49erReally? Fish oil? Interesting! I actually have some already but haven't been taking it lately. I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the tip!
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