Posted by LostBoyinNCReturns on March 25, 2012, at 13:27:07
In reply to Tribulus for depression ... any experiences?, posted by Tomatheus on March 23, 2012, at 17:19:02
Its a waste of your time and money. Tribulus would probably help your depression (a little, at most) only if you are low to low normal testosterone. If your T levels are normal, taking testosterone boosting stuff of any sort is likely to make your depression worse or make you feel agitated or possibly hypomanic or overly aggressive in the bad kind of way.
On the other hand, if your T levels are low to low normal and have refractory depression, why not go the direct route and get your GP doc, Urologist or endocrinologist to rx your testosterone gel or shots? And get the real thing.
I have used both Androgel and Testim (legally prescribed) and I can tell you testosterone is some potent stuff. It does have a lot of potential bad side effects (elevated red blood cells, sleep apnea worsening, hypertension from fluid retention), but it is potent and can be a very good adjunct to antidepressants or a mood stabilizer in refractory depression, but ONLY when T levels are low to low normal.
Id forget the tribulus.
Eric
> Hello,
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> I was wondering if any of you have tried the herb tribulus terrestris for any form of depression. If you tried tribulus, what was your experience, and what symptoms was it most helpful at combating? Finally, if you found tribulus to be helpful at any point, did you find the benefits of the herb to be long lasting, or did the herb seem to lose its effectiveness?
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> Any responses would be appreciated.
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> Tomatheus
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