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Posted by tonyz on May 13, 2009, at 14:24:13
Unfortunately looks like my depression has come back in full force. Mood had been ok just had a huge problem with sleep alternating between 3hours to maybe 4-5 hours. Now I am very distracted. Doc knows that I am not happy about taking meds because of side effects, and although I had taken SAM-e in the past with some success I mistakenly tried that route again and I think I need to stop. Here is what I did - took 400mg for 3 days then 600 mg for 3 days, then then 800mg for 5 days, 600mg yesterday and none today.
Doc is putting me back on Nortriptyline and Seroquel. Started with 25mg of Seroquel last night and I only slept for about 2.5 hours, took another 25mg no effect. Had been taking remeron at 7.5mg for the past 8 days.
Doesn't seem to be doing much now.Sorry for the long posting, but I am really scared about the SAMe. Does anyone know if I will have a problem stopping it so quickly. My mood and distractability really started taking a nose dive Monday night - I was still at 800 mg on the SAMe. I have also noticed a little shakiness and some eye pain.
I should mention I had been doing divided dosages of 400mg 7:30am and 400mg at 12:30pm
I just hope that I am doing the right thing. Grateful for any assurances.
Posted by desolationrower on May 13, 2009, at 15:46:10
In reply to Help with withdrawal from SAM-e, posted by tonyz on May 13, 2009, at 14:24:13
i doubt it has much withdrawl syndrome
-d/r
Posted by Sigismund on May 13, 2009, at 15:51:31
In reply to Help with withdrawal from SAM-e, posted by tonyz on May 13, 2009, at 14:24:13
Stopping doses like that would not have precipitated a withdrawal syndrome for me.
Posted by bleauberry on May 13, 2009, at 17:21:40
In reply to Help with withdrawal from SAM-e, posted by tonyz on May 13, 2009, at 14:24:13
The bad stuff should be gone in 3 to 4 days. I had nasty withdrawals from SAMe also but it was short-lived.
I would not return to a combo you've alredy been on. If you liked Nortriptyline, add something else to it...Zoloft, Celexa. If you want a real AP for AD effects, add Zyprexa or Risperdal to Celexa, Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft. Forget the seroquel thing. For better sleep, Amitriptyline instead of Nortriptyline. Whatever...move forward not backward.
Just my 2 cents.
Posted by tonyz on May 13, 2009, at 20:09:03
In reply to Re: Help with withdrawal from SAM-e, posted by bleauberry on May 13, 2009, at 17:21:40
Thanks guys appreciate all the quick responses; I'm glad I stopped it, I'll see what happens. Mood and concentration sucks but that was happening while I was on the SAM-e. Anyway doc agrees to stop it cold so with all the positive responses I'm more comfortable with my decision.
Posted by Phillipa on May 13, 2009, at 20:23:52
In reply to Re: Help with withdrawal from SAM-e, posted by tonyz on May 13, 2009, at 20:09:03
And isn't it over the counter? Just shows how strong some things are that be feel are benign. Phillipa
Posted by raisinb on May 13, 2009, at 21:19:05
In reply to Re: Help with withdrawal from SAM-e » tonyz, posted by Phillipa on May 13, 2009, at 20:23:52
Yeah, that stuff is freaking potent. More side effects than any prescription AD I've tried.
Posted by Phillipa on May 13, 2009, at 21:49:39
In reply to Re: Help with withdrawal from SAM-e » Phillipa, posted by raisinb on May 13, 2009, at 21:19:05
I don't get it how can it be over the counter then? So many think safe that way. Love Phillipa
Posted by Sigismund on May 14, 2009, at 16:16:30
In reply to Re: Help with withdrawal from SAM-e » raisinb, posted by Phillipa on May 13, 2009, at 21:49:39
PJ, it's OTC because it is an endogenous human body chemical which, for that reason, cannot be patented.
There's lots of dangerous things available OTC.
Just not the sort that are any fun.
Posted by Phillipa on May 14, 2009, at 20:50:16
In reply to Re: Help with withdrawal from SAM-e » Phillipa, posted by Sigismund on May 14, 2009, at 16:16:30
Hi Sigi yes many herbs and supplements OTC. Even aspirin is dangerous. Ever drink in coke and the soda type. Love PJ
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