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Posted by Jenbracha on May 13, 2005, at 20:39:35
In reply to SAM-e is working, posted by Susie on April 29, 2000, at 11:14:13
Hi there,
Are you still taking SAM-e? Can you share your experiences?Thanks so much,
Jen> Hi all. I just want to share with you my experience with SAM-e. It's a "supplement" here in the states and a drug in Italy.
> I've been taking it for about a month now and it's working for me. I've had 12 years of depression starting with the birth of my first son. I know this disorder way too well. I've taken Prozac, paxil, serzone, effexor, zoloft, trazadone, well, you get the picture. I've been on a mission for a few years to get some serious relief. I was on Wellbutrin just prior to starting with this. The Wellbutrin was great for about 8 months and then the depression was back and I started having severe memory problems. I just couldn't take it any more.
> Within a week of the SAM-e I starting feeling a lot better. Ceaning my house was the first indicator that it was working. I went dancing!! It was so fun. I put makeup on. Sorry guys, I know you won't relate. Sex drive came back. Yippee!!
> Anyhow, I'm sure this is not something that will work for everyone. I just needed to let others know that its working for me.
> SAM-e is very expensive. Just about a dollar a tablet. I tried a cheaper brand (NaturesRX) that I see advertised all over the net and it made me feel horrible. Like it was loaded with caffiene. My heart rate went up and so did my blood pressure.
> Now I'm just sticking with the NaturMade product which has been tested by GoodHousekeeping and found to be what its says it is. I'm taking 1600 mgs per day with a B100 tablet and something called TMG.
> A good place for more information is www.lef.org. Thats the place where I first learned of this stuff 2 years ago. They have all the studys and protocols that an MD would appreciate too.
> This disorder robs us of so much life. I cant even remember the first 5 years of my childrens' lives. It absolutely breaks my heart. So we have to find an answer. I hope that you're like me and you don't ever give up. God Bless.
> Susie in Tucson AZ
Posted by Declan on May 18, 2005, at 3:25:48
In reply to Re: SAM-e is working, posted by Jenbracha on May 11, 2005, at 19:58:22
Hi
I take 400mg in the morning. When I don't take it I notice. When I took more it made my sleep worse.
declan
Posted by TamaraJ on June 8, 2005, at 19:28:11
In reply to Re: SAM-e is working, posted by Declan on May 18, 2005, at 3:25:48
Hi,
If you don't mind my asking, do you take medication as well? I am thinking of adding 200mg - 400mg of Sam-e to my regime. I currently take Nortriptyline - 50mg and Wellbutrin - 150mg (I have only been taking the Wellbutrin for two weeks, and just increased the dose to 150mg today). Do you see any problem with my adding Sam-e?
Thanks.
Tamara
> Hi
> I take 400mg in the morning. When I don't take it I notice. When I took more it made my sleep worse.
> declan
Posted by Declan on June 13, 2005, at 17:46:09
In reply to Re: SAM-e is working » Declan, posted by TamaraJ on June 8, 2005, at 19:28:11
Hi Tamara
Probably not. SAMe is supposed to modulate neurotransmitters, in particular seratonin. I think there has been differences of opinion about the dopamine angle. Apart from sometimes causing mania and insomnia I don't think there are too many problems with it. It gives me a bit of a warm sunny feeling. (If I took enough, it did once anyway) For me I would rather be taking it and a lower dose of drugs. Currently taking it with a bit of moclobemide. Maybe the SAMe potentiated that a bit.
Declan
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