Posted by katz on October 3, 2002, at 18:04:23
In reply to Re: SAM-e making me sleepy! Please advise!!!, posted by Bill L on October 3, 2002, at 16:04:24
Hi Bill! I understand that my reaction to SAM-e is atypical and that is why I was wondering if anyone had any insight as to what could be causing this problem. Perhaps I am not metabolizing the SAM-e normally. I am sleeping solidly! If I slept any more soundly I would be in a coma or dead! Most SSRI's causue the same problem with sleepiness. I suffer from dysthymia, anhedonia and social phobia. I was taking the SAM-e both for depression and to boost energy. I recently ended a retrial of Prozac because it too was causing fatigue and apathy. Stimulants (ritalin, reboxetine, wellbutrin) are of little use. Despite high dosages, they are not very stimulating. I just can't seem to find the energy or motivation to get out of bed! I've tried just about everything there is to try. I was wondering if my reaction to SAM-e could be a hint to an as yet undiscovered biochemical problem. Thus far, I have found yohimbe and estrogen mildly helpful but nothing close to a solution. All thoughts and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Also, I would like to know if anyone else has had a similar reaction to Sam-e. I don't know whether to discontinue it altogether, lower the dose, raise the dose or to try to take it at bedtime. I'm confused and need some advice. Thanks!
poster:katz
thread:121990
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20020930/msgs/122184.html