Posted by michael on August 5, 2000, at 12:36:18
In reply to Re: Update on SAM-e. Really works. Prices coming down. » JohnL, posted by shellie on July 29, 2000, at 11:14:08
Just wondering if those of you that have had some success with sam-e have also been taking the vitamins noted below (B12 & folic acid)? Are they critical to the effectiveness of sam-e? Or have some of you also had success w/sam-e while not taking the additional vitamins?
And just dbl checking - is that 1000mg or 1000mcg of B12? Just wondering because the multivitamins I just looked at on my shelf only has 6mcg of B12... Thanks. michael
> A couple more notes on sam-e. Most people have had success with Nature Made-it is the original forumula used in Europe. Others have found success with lower doses of Rx Ultra Brand (which combines b vitamins in with it). Success is usually (with Nature Made) at 800-1600 mg. According to Dr. Brown, you should also take vitamin B12(1000mg) and folic acid (800mcg) with sam-e. Again the success rate is apparently the same as for other anti-depressants; roughly 70%. You can combine it with other antidepressants, including MAOIs and St. Johns Wort. The only side effect I've read about from people who have taken it is added anxiety, which goes away in time, but not quickly. If it works for you, it's like a miracle--barely any side effects, natural, and I believe the price will keep dropping. shellie
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