Posted by Tomatheus on December 23, 2010, at 20:25:28
In reply to Re: cymbalta causing sadness and depression » Tomatheus, posted by Phillipa on December 22, 2010, at 21:44:23
Phillipa,
I had a decent response to SAM-e that lasted about three months when I took it with the version of tranylcypromine that Goldshield markets in the U.K. I wouldn't recommend that anybody take SAM-e with tranylcypromine, but I did respond partially and consistently to the combo while I was on it. I didn't do too well on St. John's Wort when I took it. I lasted a little less than a week on the herb, and I can't remember what prompted me to discontinue it, but I don't remember tolerating it too well.
I do think that SAM-e and St. John's Wort are evidence-based treatments for depression that ought to be considered by patients afflicted with depressive disorders. I think that alternative treatments are oftentimes overlooked, perhaps partially because there is a lack of scientific evidence to support the use of some supplements, but from what I've read SAM-e has been found to be comparable to the tricyclics in terms of efficacy, and St. John's Wort has been established to be more effective than placebo at treating mild to moderate cases of depression.
Tomatheus
Diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Currently taking 5 mg Abilify, 12.5 mg Lamictal, 2.25 mg Hydergine, and five supplements.
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