Posted by stephanie l. on August 3, 2000, at 20:24:41
In reply to Re: Update on SAM-e. Really works. Prices coming down. » JohnL, posted by shellie on July 29, 2000, at 11:14:08
> A couple more notes on sam-e. Most people have had success with Nature Made-it is the original forumula used in Europe. Others have found success with lower doses of Rx Ultra Brand (which combines b vitamins in with it). Success is usually (with Nature Made) at 800-1600 mg. According to Dr. Brown, you should also take vitamin B12(1000mg) and folic acid (800mcg) with sam-e. Again the success rate is apparently the same as for other anti-depressants; roughly 70%. You can combine it with other antidepressants, including MAOIs and St. Johns Wort. The only side effect I've read about from people who have taken it is added anxiety, which goes away in time, but not quickly. If it works for you, it's like a miracle--barely any side effects, natural, and I believe the price will keep dropping. shellie
Shellie: On your post about SAMe, you said it could be combined with other antidepressants.
But I read an insert accompanying a bottle of SAMe, and it said not to take it with other antidepressants. I'm on several ADs and want to try it. Is there anything else you could tell me about combining SAMe with ADs? Thanks.
Stephanie L.
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