Posted by Bill L on June 12, 2001, at 7:45:46
In reply to Re: Taking DHEA an Anti-Depressant » Bill L, posted by Paige on June 9, 2001, at 21:35:56
I don't know. My knoweldege of DHEA is very limited. I think that I read however that one's blood levels should be taken before taking DHEA.
> > Hi Bill,
>
> Wasn't the 7-Keto dhea version made to avoid
> the side effects of dhea?? I know from
> research it does not convert to hormones. I am
> curious as to your thoughts.
>
> Thanks,
> Paige
>
>
>
> I am not aware of any problem but I don't know for sure. A few years a go I tried DHEA for a short time. I remember feeling a little increase in energy. I don't remember an antidepressant effect. There are risks to consider with long term use.
> >
> > I have been on Celexa (I believe it's just another name for Cipramil) for the past 14 months with very good results. But I never took both drugs together so I have no personal experience.
> >
> > I would be interested in what experience you have with Cipramil and why you want to discontinue it.
> >
> > > I am on an anti depressant called Cipramil. I want to come off of it but would like to start taking DHEA before i do so. Can anyone tell me if there is any problems with this?
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