Marijuana. =)-~

I agree with the pot comment. Weed evens me out better than anything. Not trying to offend, but it is true.

hey there delusional-- watch out for taking 5htp if you are taking antidepressants - it's dangerous as it can cause Serotinin syndrome. And not to be a knowitall, but 5htp is an amino acid so it's a little different than herbal remedy; it acts similarly to SSRI's, so careful...

Hi, Delusiondreamer!!!!
I don't think this falls into the herbal remedy category, but I take the fish oil capsules and really do think that they help me with my short term memory and also to help me think a bit more clearly.
And I don't care if it's only the placebo effect!!!! LOLOL!!!! I like it!!!!!

What is Serotonin syndrome?

basically, an overload of serotonin in your system (sSRIS like prozac make you retain it more, so if you take something that helps produce it, you're doubling up your normal amounts;


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serotonin_syndrome

I meant other than pot - thats a given!

cheers zsa - didnt no that..perhaps need to see the doc - my effexor dont cut it no more..

I had to go off of Effexor last February when it stopped working but thinking of asking Pdoc to try it again (worked the best out of all Anti-depressants for me - and I mean all).

I was on amino acids with a Natural Meds Dr. back in the spring. It seemed to help at first, but then sent me into a downward spiral. I question "natural remedies" alone and would never do it again without a Pdoc monitoring it.

Yes, weed first and foremost! Moving on...

I don't put a lot of faith in herbal remedies. Is it FDA tested and approved? If not, be careful. I myself won't even try them. When it comes to herbal medicines that are not FDA approved, you can never be too sure what you're getting. Each capsule, though the front of the bottle might say each capsule is x amount of mgs, doesn't always have that amount in them. Like Melatonin, for instance. I recently read an article in WebMD magazine written by a doctor explaining why Melatonin isn't really all that beneficial, and that each tablet could contain more or less mgs than stated on the bottle. Since these drugs are not FDA approved, you're taking them at your own risk, and some, though herbal, can interact with whatever prescription medications you might be taking.

I know some people are firm believers in all these herbal medications on the market, but I am not one of them. I put no faith in them whatsoever really. Definitely talk to your doctor about this. Let him/her know what you've been taking, and that your Effexor isn't working anymore. Sounds like it's time for another SSRI or SSNRI.

Best of luck!

My preferrence is prescription but right now I am on Omega 3, a good multi vitamin, B-12 and Calcium tabs.

i was looking for alternatives to prescribed drugs, having done a tour or two - none of them seem to work well on me -numb is about as good as it has got. HATE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Even dope doesnt chill me out, the way it used to, now I just depend on it

Probably doesn't have to be said but Its important to let your Pdoc know about any over the counter meds you are using with your prescription meds not to mention weed and alcohol for the obvious reasons if we are going to expect our meds to work

i think many herbal & vitamin supplements are really great (GABA, omega 3, valerian, CALMS, bvitmins, etc) but you have to watch for drug interactions and do a lot of reading to get it to work right/right dosages, etc.

Serotonin Syndrome is a potentially lethal consequence of combining serotonin enhancing drugs such as SSRI's and SSNI's Symptoms include hypereflexia, hypethermia, myoclonus and other symptoms suggestive of the better-known Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. St. John's Wort also contains serotonin