Posted by zatar on March 2, 2008, at 23:16:37
In reply to Re: DHEA - What is is good for? » bleauberry, posted by 4WD on March 2, 2008, at 18:00:23
I don't think it's a good idea to mix any meds when trying a new regimen. I, too, have paradoxical reactions to medications (though I think perhaps they are side effects at low doses) and have found out recently that I have elevated DHEA and DHEA-S. I feel that my symptoms of anxiety, hair loss, acne, irritability, etc. may be related to the elevated DHEA and will be seeing an Endocrinologist to determine what's going on. So it might not be wise for you to try DHEA until you have your symptoms under control.
And I would never consider supplementation with DHEA unless I had blood levels drawn as elevated levels of DHEA have been associated with an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/dhea
Good luck!
-zatar
> I was considering adding it to my regular meds - in hopes of combatting depression and anxiety. But I have a tendency to have paradoxical reactions. And I am in the middle of a Celexa washout preparatory to starting Nardil on March 6th so maybe this is not a good time to start an experiement with DHEA or any other supplement.
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> > DHEA is a natural hormone related to the adrenal glands. As with all hormones, its effects are numerous and not well understood. It is commonly used for depression and anxiety and sexual libido. It can sometimes worsen those things in some people. DHEA is a popular hormone replacement supplement sold over the counter just about anywhere...drug stores, health food stores, grocery stores, big box retailers, so I would guess there are a lot of people that use it or have tried it.
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> > A drawback mentioned frequently on the net is that if too much is taken it can create a bad version of testosterone that causes hair loss, acne, and psychological symptoms of agitation, anxiety, or depression. While common doses are generally assumed to be 25mg to 50mg, there are doctors now who say it should not be more than 5mg to 10mg. But as with anything, personal trial and error is the only way to find out if it is helpful and at what dose.
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> > DHEA naturally declines with age, so some people take it just to feel a little younger.
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> > DHEA can easily be lab tested to see what one's levels are. I don't think many people do that though.
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