I've recently been prescribed Seratonin Uptake Inhibitors and was wondering about any alternatives that may be available. A friend mentioned St Johns Wart, has anyone had any experience?
2006-11-29 17:03:21 · 11 answers · asked by sebiiau 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
St John's Wart has not been "proven" effective. Exercise increases your body's production of seratonin.
2006-11-29 17:06:29 · answer #1 · answered by IMHO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she means St Johns Wort !
Believed by some to be effective, my research on the same subject and trial suggested not. Better to stick with the prescribed medication until you are sure you have a viable alternative.
For some people a group of medications known as MAIO's as opposed to SSRI's can work more effectively.
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2006-11-29 17:08:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your symptoms and why this was perscribed I think you need to take the doctor's reccomendation seriously. If the reason why seratonin inhibitors were prescribed has to do with suicidal thoughts or depression then I suggest you follow the doctor's orders. You can always be weaned off of the medication, and hollistic approaches can be taken, but first make sure you are o.k.! I almost lost the love of my life because his levels were severely off... do not take a risk with your life!
Best of luck to you and God Bless!
2006-11-29 17:06:58 · answer #3 · answered by Sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, kill your friend, and kidding.
St John's Wort could be possibly be effective... but the only real alternative is 5-HTP, which is a serotonin precursor.
It is a nutritional supplement. Recommended. Or so I've heard.
I don't have depression. I don't think. It's pretty much the standard.
As a true alternative, I'd recommend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a shrink. Ixnay on the rugsdray.
2006-11-29 17:07:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise, sleeping well, eating right, and drinking a lot of water will go a long way. I always suggest therapy in addition to meds, as the meds may help you feel better, but they won't change those negative thought patterns you have developed. I haven't gotten much into ayurveda, but I support that, also.
There are also other medications like Wellbutrin, Cymbalta, Effexor, etc. that are not selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors that may also help you.
2006-11-29 17:38:25 · answer #5 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be on Effexor, then Wellbutrin, but got completely off of all pharmaceuticals when I stumbled across Ayurveda. It's 5,000-year old medicine from India (see Deepak Choprah). Now I take natural herbs and eat right according to my ayurvedic constitution and feel 100% better. You can find a local ayurvedic practitioner through the CA College of Ayurveda in Grass Valley, CA. Good luck.
2006-11-29 17:09:12 · answer #6 · answered by Curiosity Seeker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St. Johnswort may help. It will, however tkae 4-6 weeks to kick in. Make sure you get one that is standardized for hypericin. Hypericin is the active compund in St. Johnswort beleived to have antidepressant effects. Also, 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) may work. It is the direct precursor to 5HT (Serotonin). Just don't take either one with prescription SSRI's. This may lead to a rare condition called "serotonin syndrome." Hope that helps.
2006-11-29 17:10:01 · answer #7 · answered by kerry1081 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-29 23:15:23 · answer #8 · answered by erke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
St Johns Wort, when it helps, only helps with mild depression. You might want to look into Sam-E.
2006-11-29 17:14:54 · answer #9 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend tried St. John's Wort and found it ineffective and worthless.
2006-11-29 17:12:06 · answer #10 · answered by mosaic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋