Anyone take Sam-e

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Registered: 06-14-2003
Anyone take Sam-e
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Fri, 09-10-2004 - 1:25pm
Has anyone ever used over the counter Sam-e? Has it worked on your depression?
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Registered: 07-01-2004
Sat, 09-11-2004 - 1:33pm

Hello and welcome

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Registered: 04-09-2003
Sat, 09-11-2004 - 1:53pm
My cousin took SAM-e and his lifelong depression significantly lifted in just a few days. You are supposed to give it 10 days to see if it has an effect on you.

I've recommend SAM-e to others, but I've never heard anyone else have the sucess that my cousin had.

You probably know that SAM-e is supposed to help major depression, whereas St. John's wort is for milder depression.

I hope that helps.

Good Luck,

MariaC

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Registered: 08-03-2004
Sun, 09-12-2004 - 7:56pm
I'm taking it now and its not helping. :(

I've been taking it for 2 weeks now. Maybe thats not enough time, but I kind of feel like giving up on it. Its pretty expensive so I think I'll just finish up what I have and not get anymore if I don't feel better. I'll let you know if anything improves.