Posted by blueberry1 on December 16, 2006, at 10:42:47
In reply to Rhodiola- howlong to help?, posted by Jimmyboy on December 14, 2006, at 8:41:32
The directions on the brand I have say to take 100mg 30 minutes before breakfast. After 3 day if there is no effect, take another one 30 minutes before lunch. Then wait 3 weeks to see the effect. A third or fourth can then be added if needed, separated by 3 days. So by 4 - 6 weeks there should be some hint of what rhodiola will do for you.
I took 50mg yesterday and was sorry I did. I felt increased energy, but also uncomfortable agitation, muscle cramps and pains in the legs, and worsened depression. My depression has been fairly steady, so I can tell when it gets worse. It definitely got worse after that dose. I slept great though. When I woke the depression was still there along with a headache. I am so darn sensitive to so many things. It's a good thing most people do not respond as poorly as I do.
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