Sertraline and sam-e

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Avatar f tn Hi there, I was actually considering buying SAM E as well but wasn't sure how effective it is. I also came off tramadol and vicodin and find the depression bothersome however SAM E is quite expensive over here. It's like $20 for an 18 day supply. I did buy some 5 htp and tried it a couple if days and a doctor did prescribe me Elavil at a low dose but I haven't taken it yet as I'm scared of AD.
Avatar f tn Happy New Year Everyone!!!!!!!!!! I don't know if it's the sam-e or no sugar but something is working. I'm doing much better. Not totally there yet but oooooh so much better. I'm 2 1/2 months clean and wish I'd have known about the sam-e when I first started. It might have helped with the depression then. So I think I would add it to the Thomas recipe. If I'm wrong, please correct me.
Avatar f tn Hmm well sounds like St. Johns is out maybe I should ask my Dr about the Sam-e I was just thinking tapering might bee easier if I started something for the depression in conjunction.
Avatar f tn Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum, and right now I have few questions about taking the supplement SAM-e with lamitcal. I know SAM-e carries some risks for a person with bipolar, but if it's taken with a mood stabilizer, will the risk for inducing mania be lessened? Are there any known interactions between the two substances? I've tried to do some research but couldn't find very much.
Avatar f tn Clean, I'm back on amitriptyline. This will be my second night. Will it hurt to take sam-e in the mornings? I took one this morning and I have felt terrible. It's worse coming off ambien this time, That's why I taking the amitriptyline. I didn't sleep much last night and I doze on and off all day. I know that's not good if I want to sleep tonight,.
684726 tn?1228485621 The Vitamins made me very jittery and anxious and I even stopped the L-tyrosine and just took One vitamin b suppliment and the same result. So I stopped the vitamins for now and no jitters or anxiety. I still have Sam-e at my home which is supposed to be a mood booster. What exactly IS this stuff? And what is L-THEANINE, I heard it works wonders. I DO have energy and motivation, But its not where I want it to be. Or should I just chill out and not take anything??? Is it even worth it to do it?
Avatar f tn First and foremost....it's really important to know you shouldn't take either of them if you are on an anti-depressant already. You should clear it with your dr for interactions, etc. depending on the "type" of anti-depressant you are already on. Simply put....they can both "be" mood enhancers. L-Tyrosine is used more frequently EARLY in recovery. And SAM-E later. Not to say that some haven't found SAM-E beneficial in early detox/recovery.
689267 tn?1235241749 Could anyone tell me if there any problems with taking Sam-e and zoloft? I want to get off zoloft too, but want to wait until I have been off tram longer. (Been on zoloft 7 years) I take a low dose of zoloft- 50 mgs. 1x day. I have read a few long articles on SAM-e, but they just say to check with your dr. I dont want to do that cause he isnt gonna know. He may pretend to, but he is not going to really know.
Avatar m tn It sounds more like the Sonata is causing this, unless this is something you've been taking for awhile, as these are common side effects of it. I doubt the B complex is causing the problem, but I wonder, when are taking it and when are you taking Sam-e?
397118 tn?1219762250 From what I have read you are not recommened to mix lexapro and the 5htp which is from what I understand the sam as Sam E. I read this at the site regarding Lexapro they talk of some syndrome that there is a chance of getting oh I remember it is called serotonin syndrome or something to that effect.
Avatar n tn Coming down off of 100 mg a day oxy abuse for the past 5 months. Physically I'm fine. But SOOO depressed and anxious. Haven't had a pill in 2 weeks used a small amount of sub for detox, worked fine, but I'm listless and sad and nervous. On top of that my Girl and I just bought a house and we close in 2 weeks. I'm not me.....anyone.....anyone........Bueller?
Avatar m tn To test it, you can go off SAM-e for a week and then monitor how you are feeling emotionally, and if you aren't feeling all that well without taking it, then that would prove its working. I forgot the specifics of it, but SAM-e has something to do with enabling better release of a certain neurotransmitter, not too sure but it does something like that.
672250 tn?1225937572 Hi- I have been suffering from major depression for about 10 years and have become progressively worse. I really want to try to exhaust all options before I try antidepressants because my body doesn't tolerate medications very well. I heard that sam-e was as effective as antidepressants and also has stimulant properties for the low energy. Has anyone tried taking it or know anything about it? Any info would be great- thanks!
Avatar f tn I was wondering if anyone has had any success with SAM-e for anxiety? It seems to be a good natural option, since I am avoiding taking an SSRI, but SAM-e is very expensive ($20 for 30 pills!). Good option or not?
1910757 tn?1348683319 Unfortunately you may find weight gain is a side effect of Effexor. Many people on this site have commented on how they have gained weight on it. You may want to look up those posts to help you make a decision. I myself have gained masses of weight on it. Yes some people also lose weight, so it is your personal decision. I don't know about energy. Again look up on this site to see if Effexor has given people more energy. It hasn't done that to me.
Avatar f tn The SAM-e has been my miracle. It's brightened my mood and helped alot with my osteoarthritis. Look it up to find all the wonderful benefits. Was instrumental when I was coming off the hydro.
1580703 tn?1651904887 how long should I be on sam-e and at what dose? are the studies conclusive on sam e? sam-e is given IV and for 6 months, but I can't afford much- it seems to help NASH/NAFLD and increases glutathione levels. glutathione is available OTC at GNC also thanks!
Avatar n tn Is there any problem to have at the same time anxyolitics and L-theanine, SAM-e, GABA and L-phenylalanine ???
862235 tn?1336060295 t have time to look it up right now but there were studies done that used Sam-E and TMG ( I think there were certain B vitamins with it to but can't remember without looking it up) used with SOC which showed some impressive results. When Cocksparrow was still here, he posted about it extensively and he used it his last time on TX and this time he reached SVR. At least this has good data to go on.
Avatar f tn I'd wait. You seem to suffer from anxiety, not just depression, and Effexor is a more stimulating antidepressant that can exacerbate anxiety in many people. SAM-e is also a stimulating antidepressant because it's part of the process the body uses to produce energy for many things.
Avatar n tn Her mood and other physical symptoms are better. I want her to just take the sam e and to re-start taking her cholesterol medicine again. Her current cholesterol numbers are terrible without taking the cholesterol med. She was taken off of it because the rhabdomylisis. Her rhabdomylisis numbers are still bad with just the xyprexa. I want a new test done with cholesterol medicine and no xyprexa. I suspect that it will be OK. I suspect the xyprexa is the main cause.
Avatar f tn I've had some good luck with a product called SAM-e. It's a mood enhancer available over the counter. You can read more on www - sam-e - com. I use the MoodPlus version with helps mood, joints, liver health. It seems to work pretty well. It's a little expensive so I only buy it at Walgreens when it's buy one get one free...