Posted by Cseagraves on March 8, 2009, at 18:32:48
In reply to Re: 5 HTP or SAM-E???? » Cseagraves, posted by Phillipa on March 8, 2009, at 16:05:14
Phillipa,
Hey Woman!!
Have been reading alot on the internet. Seems that Sam-E works better for depression and 5htp works better for anxiety.
So for me, I think I'll be trying a combination of 5-htp and St. Johns Wort. Am also trying to come off my final med which is xanax. Have read several reports that in Europe and some other countries that they use Valerian to help with weening off of xanax. Will also be trying to use Valerian in combo with 5htp for sleep.
Am still researching to find appropriate dosages for me knowing that I have a low tolerance for meds in general.
From what I have found so far:
50 mg of 5-htp 3 times per day (morning, afternoon and before bed.
300 mg of St. Johns Wort (morning and afternoon)
I'll probably start out at 200mgs and work up.Anywhere from 300-600 mgs of Valerian for sleep.
I'll probably cut some of the Valerian pills in smaller pieces to use during the day while withdrawing off of the xanax.
Let me know if you come up with anything..
Take care.
Courtney:-)))
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