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Posted by Laney on June 22, 2011, at 12:08:36
Just curious if it's worth the hassle.
Thanks!
Laney
Posted by Phillipa on June 22, 2011, at 13:03:28
In reply to Is anyone using Deplin still?, posted by Laney on June 22, 2011, at 12:08:36
I stopped as after researching it if you are not missing the gene that converts didn't seem worth the money. Some do well though I did take for the time one month now they the Deplin rep that 15mg is optimal. She posted on babble not long ago. I have her email somewhere will find and send to you. Love Phillipa
Posted by jerseygal1 on June 22, 2011, at 16:56:55
In reply to Is anyone using Deplin still?, posted by Laney on June 22, 2011, at 12:08:36
I tried Deplin back in November for about a month. It didn't work for me but apparently it does work for some people. I think it would be worth it to try it for one month and see if it helps you. So to answer your question, yes it is still out there and docs can prescribe it.
Posted by mogger on June 25, 2011, at 22:13:01
In reply to Is anyone using Deplin still?, posted by Laney on June 22, 2011, at 12:08:36
My pdoc says that Deplin is gaining strength in his community at UCLA as there are new studies that says how effective it is for an adjunct for depression. He has had very good results with it.
Posted by Phillipa on June 25, 2011, at 22:26:57
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still?, posted by mogger on June 25, 2011, at 22:13:01
Really? Google poster Susan Whelan works for company. I still have some I think definitely a script. Does it work for depression? Or what feedback did you receive and was it 7.5 or 15mg as was told higher dose better. Thanks Phillipa
Posted by mogger on June 26, 2011, at 19:48:24
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still? » mogger, posted by Phillipa on June 25, 2011, at 22:26:57
Yes Phillipa the studies have been done for 15mg which is best. Takes at least 2 weeks he says to see improvements. Here is the most recent article on it Phillipa. Joseph
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/13/2264821/randomized-study-combining-l-methylfolate.html
Posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2011, at 19:57:18
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still?, posted by mogger on June 25, 2011, at 22:13:01
Mogger how long does he say it takes to work? No problems with B12 deficiency? Phillipa
Posted by mogger on June 26, 2011, at 20:01:53
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still? » mogger, posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2011, at 19:57:18
Phillipa he says it takes AT LEAST two weeks to start to see benefits and he also said that one does not need to be deficient in folic acid to benefit from it. No problems with B12 deficiency. Joseph
Posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2011, at 22:01:01
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still?, posted by mogger on June 26, 2011, at 19:48:24
Mogger so if I read it correctly as read fast it still works if you don't have the genetic factor for absorbing the folate or did I read it wrong. Copy and will paste and sent to me to read througly later. Thanks if in Fla all my grown kids also are. Stuart, Palm City, Palm Bay. Phillipa
Posted by mogger on June 26, 2011, at 22:25:53
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still? » mogger, posted by Phillipa on June 26, 2011, at 22:01:01
Yes Phillipa he says it can still work if you do or don't have the gene! Hope you are having fun in Florida! Joseph
Posted by Phillipa on June 27, 2011, at 0:18:31
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still?, posted by mogger on June 26, 2011, at 22:25:53
Mogger my grown kids are in Florida me in NC ick!!!! I do think I still have some Deplin and do have a script but for the 7.5mg pills wonder if they would do anything? Thanks again. You living down in Fla yourself? Phillipa
Posted by mogger on June 27, 2011, at 8:48:15
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still? » mogger, posted by Phillipa on June 27, 2011, at 0:18:31
Phillipa take two 7.5mg tablets a day and try it out for two weeks and see what you think. Can you get another script from your doc if you see improvements? I am in los Angeles! I have always wanted to go to NC and love Florida! :)
Posted by Phillipa on June 27, 2011, at 20:28:07
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still? » Phillipa, posted by mogger on June 27, 2011, at 8:48:15
Let me check my stock. Los Angeles? So you like Florida or North Carolina better? Florida maybe but NC no!!!! Displaced Fairfield county Ct Yankee here. Phillipa
Posted by mogger on June 27, 2011, at 20:37:43
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still? » mogger, posted by Phillipa on June 27, 2011, at 20:28:07
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Posted by Phillipa on June 27, 2011, at 22:05:52
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still?, posted by mogger on June 27, 2011, at 20:37:43
Mogger do you take at night or am? I only have about 8 but do have a script. No sides right as doing some changing with meds. Phillipa
Posted by henryo on June 28, 2011, at 2:38:06
In reply to Is anyone using Deplin still?, posted by Laney on June 22, 2011, at 12:08:36
Yes I take it still. I love it. I get the 15's and break them cause they are the same cost as the 7.5's. That way I get twice as much for the same price. My insurance has it listed as "medical food" so it isn't covered. What a scam. I felt the effects in under 48 hours. I have many posts on this board about my experiences with Deplin. Use the search at he bottom of the page. I doesn't cause anemia but it can mask B12 deficiency so I just inject myself with B12 once a month to be sure. I find Deplin activating and I tell everybody to give it a try. I haven't seen very many other people on here who think it is as wonderful as I do. There is a lot of info on it all over the web. Try it.
Posted by Phillipa on June 28, 2011, at 19:09:25
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still?, posted by henryo on June 28, 2011, at 2:38:06
Henyro that doesn't seem right as if you need a RX for it how isn't it covered? Do you have that missing gene? Phillipa
Posted by mogger on June 28, 2011, at 19:22:27
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still? » henryo, posted by Phillipa on June 28, 2011, at 19:09:25
Henryo has the Deplin helped your anxiety at all if you had any to begin with or just depression? That is so annoying that it costs so much, i priced it at 60 for my insurance if i ask my doc to try it.
Posted by SusanWhelan on July 13, 2011, at 17:33:35
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still?, posted by mogger on June 28, 2011, at 19:22:27
Hi, I work with Deplin. Thanks for the testimonial, Henryo. I have previously answered questions for Phillipa, but maybe I can give all of you some additional information?
As you probably know, Deplin is l-methyfolate, the active form of folate and is prescribed to augment other treatment of depression. Deplin works to manage the monamines associated with mood. It is considered a medical food, not a drug.
A recent study of the 15 mg dose as adjunctive therapy showed a superior response- with 2x the patients responding- and an 84% reduction in depressive symptoms compared to antidepressant + placebo.
Some patients may need to take 4-6 weeks to see complete response.
You do not need to have MTHFR to see results from Deplin but it is estimated that 70% of depressed patients is affected by MTHFR polymorphism (compared to 50% of the general population).
You might find these articles helpful:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/inner-source/201106/folic-acid-the-equalizing-b-vitaminhttp://dailywd.womansday.com/health/daily-dose/2011/antidepressants/
http://chipur.com/2011/05/19/update-l-methylfolate-and-depression-more-good-news/
For those of you that do not purchase through insurance, there is a savings program through Brand Direct Health, available on the Deplin website.
I hope this information helps.
Posted by mogger on July 13, 2011, at 18:17:46
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still?, posted by SusanWhelan on July 13, 2011, at 17:33:35
Thanks so much for the reply. I just was at my General Practitioner yesterday who was supportive of Deplin and gave me plenty of samples to try. He has had great success with it but as you say he says it takes a while to work. He was nice enough to listen to me and was happy to order the MTHFR test which I am awaiting the results. Many thanks again,
Joseph
Posted by Phillipa on July 13, 2011, at 21:41:56
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still?, posted by SusanWhelan on July 13, 2011, at 17:33:35
Susan thanks for the links. When another webcam comes up let us know? Phillipa
Posted by SusanWhelan on July 14, 2011, at 7:13:31
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still? » SusanWhelan, posted by Phillipa on July 13, 2011, at 21:41:56
Sure, I'll post when we host another webinar.
Posted by Phillipa on July 14, 2011, at 20:34:41
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still?, posted by SusanWhelan on July 14, 2011, at 7:13:31
Susan I'm sure others would appreciate this. Since we started talking Deplin again have heard from other posters that their docs are having good success. Any comments or statistics? Phillipa
Posted by SusanWhelan on July 18, 2011, at 18:22:03
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still? » SusanWhelan, posted by Phillipa on July 14, 2011, at 20:34:41
I'm not sure what you mean. Do you want statistics from the study?
The clinical trials can be found here:
http://www.deplin.com/HealthcareProfessionals,TrialsThe most recent study is the first one on that web page, which is often referred to as the "Fava study." In that study, 32.2% of the participants responded to Deplin 15mg + antidepressant in 30 days. Of the patients that responded, they showed an 84% greater reduction in depressive symptoms.
Here is another article that may help:
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/06/02/vitamin-that-fights-depression/
Posted by Phillipa on July 18, 2011, at 21:54:33
In reply to Re: Is anyone using Deplin still?, posted by SusanWhelan on July 18, 2011, at 18:22:03
Thanks Susan you are an asset to this medication board and speak for Others also when I say I do appreciate the links thanks again so much!!! Phillipa
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