Posted by SLS on October 5, 2006, at 9:32:35
In reply to Re: Returning to antidepressants? Above for, posted by musky on October 4, 2006, at 23:22:16
> > I agree, this is not a debate per say.. but seeing so many on this message board trying to get OFF meds is obviously saying something..
Already addressed...
> and the so called natural products are just that,natural...
Botanicals are simply chemicals to be found in plants. Some can be harmful if taken in excess or in combination with other substances.
> what the body will recognize much easier, hence no side effects compared to rx drugs.
The body no more "recognizes" atropine from belladonna than it does from a IM vial.
Hemlock???
All I did was to offer a simple caveat regarding things labelled as "natural", not issue a doctrine of rejection against alternative treatments.
> Have you thought about natural products yourself?
Yup. Tried quite a few. Researched them too. Thanks.
> I have yet to see reports where someone died of overdose of a herb.
Don't make me Google.
Let's continue this on another board.
- Scott
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