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??
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> 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.
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> For those who have tried it were there any side effects? Was it activating/stimulating or was is sedating?
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> I'm considering trying it as I'm sick of the side effects from the SSRIs, so any info would be appreciated!
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> Thanks!
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