Posted by colin wallace on March 4, 2002, at 3:29:24
In reply to Re: Does Sam-e come in 100mg tabs? » colin wallace, posted by beardedlady on March 3, 2002, at 15:26:48
Hi there,
Sam-e is usually taken in 200 mg tablets-the recommended starting dose being two tabs (400mg),either singly or in divided doses, and preferably an hour or so before meals.Like most meds., the dose related response seems to vary fairly widely amongst individuals (Both Ron and I seem to fare best on lower doses, whereas some need to take as much as 800/1200mg).I have found that as little as 300mg is capable of fending off much of my depression (more so in fact than any other med. I have tried.)It also provides a pleasantly stimulating experience (for me) and seems to help with daytime wakefulness/alertness.I get absolutely zero side-effects (other than a slight overstimulation if I exceed my personal 300mg threshold).
If you are sensitive to meds., if I were you I'd begin at a cautious 100 or 200mg pill; you'll probably find you need less due to being on other meds aswell.Give it a week or so, and if all's fine, move up to 300 or 400mg.It doesn't interact with prescription meds, but you can feel overstimulated as I mentioned.
Also, its best to take sam-e earlier in the day- too late and it can negatively affect sleep.
It's definitely not meant to be used as an aid to sleep.
Give it a try??!
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