Posted by Sherry on July 5, 1999, at 13:23:27
In reply to Too many meds, too little time, posted by Jan on July 4, 1999, at 3:03:57
Hey Jan,
I did not know that SAMe caused intestinal gas, and I am here to tell you that I was sooooo miserable when I tried it. I mean, I took a half a bottle of rolaids, maalox, and Gas-X and nothing moved it. I looked as if I was 5 months pregnant. I was under the impression that there weren't any side effects from the stuff, and I was one of the odd balls. Oh well, I'm glad that you posted that little bit of info.> Hi, gang -- I discovered your discussions through a
> search engine, and decided to join in. I am currently
> on Effexor, my fourth med. I've got great news and
> terrible news. The great news is that I've never been
> so depression and anxiety free. I have not had one
> nightmare nor woken up with anxiety in weeks. I'm
> assuming that the fact it's time-released is a big
> factor. The bad news is that all of my side effects
> seem to be even worse: dryness, foot jerks, drowsiness,
> sexual disinterest, etc. I'm not sure it's worth it!
>
> I also saw the Newsweek article on SAMe, and it boosted
> my hopes for an alternative. But I was very disenchanted
> to see your comments on price. I had never heard of 5HTP
> before, and will ask my doctor about both (she's up on
> everything). Any other suggestions? (I've taken Prozac,
> Wellbutrin, and Luvox. Effexor works the best so far
> for my moods.)
>
> P.S. I just did a little more research on both SAMe and
> 5HTP, and learned that they've both been known to have
> problems with intestinal gas. That's a red flag for me,
> as I have a history of digestive sensitivities. Bummer!
poster:Sherry
thread:8251
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