Posted by Tom on October 9, 1999, at 21:46:06
In reply to Re: SAMe , posted by chy on October 8, 1999, at 23:00:54
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> > SAMe is not serotonin specific though. It wouldn't surprise me to find out it has nothing to do with serotonin at all.
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> Ummmm,,, I disagree.
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> SAMe does boost serotonin levels, this is one of its known effects.
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> If you cannot take Prozac you can't take SAMe.
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Chy,
I read your earlier post on ATP, and you seem to be knowledgable about nutritional products (sports nutritionist, right?). I'll cut to the chase. Prozac made me psychotic. The anxiety was running out of my ears it activated me so much. With SAMe, I have no side effects at all (none!). My only problem is that it is only partially effective. My symptoms have only been reduced about 50%. Also, I'm ramping up the SAMe with some cheaper priced stuff I bought online the other day. It has all the same ingredients as my Nature Made brand, and is enteric coated. By the way...if you think I had a specific adverse reaction to Prozac, guess again. Every AD I ever tried made me nervous beyond belief (sometimes at low levels). I've basically given up on ADs in general. SAMe is the only thing that remotely helps. I'm up to 7 pills per day, and its been two months. My guess is has no direct action on serotonin like most ADs.I would recommend it to anyone who isn't bipolar or taking an MAOI. I would greatly recommend it to someone mildly or moderately depressed as a front line AD. My symptoms are classified as serious and SAMe has taken a bite out them. You've got nothing to lose (except alot of $dough).
Tom
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