Posted by clint878 on September 6, 2006, at 12:00:27
In reply to 5 htp vs. sam-e, posted by spiritgirlhere on September 21, 2005, at 21:26:08
While the withdrawal may be difficult from SSRI's, Sam-E caused akathisia for me. It's been four weeks and it's still not yet fully gone.
If one of the SSRI's had caused akathisia, then doctors would recognize it and treat it. But nobody knows what Sam-E is because it's a herbal remedy that is untested.
Stick with the prescription drugs. They have been well-researched and their effects are known.
> Which one is better for anxiety and mild depression? I was on Lexapro for one year, and withdrew in July. On Monday, I had a panic atack while weight-lifting at the gym. Since then, I have been tense and afraid of back-sliding into my anxious place. I really can't stomach the thought of going on an SSRI - the withdrawal was so difficult. Any advice?
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