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Friday, November 06, 2009 Hope asks

Q: Does anbody have any information on the supplements SAM E and coenzyme Q 10

Hi I have heard some good things about SAM E and coenzyme Q 10.Has anybody tried these supplements for depression and how did they work for you? I would also like to know what the reccomended dose is.I currently take wellbutrin 300 XL.I would check with my doctor before taking any supplement.My biggest issue is fatigue.Any information would be helpful.THANKYOU

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11/ 7/09 9:20am

Hi Hope

 

I am currently taking SAM-e as well as fish oil supplements and Vitamin B-12.  But listen...please don't start taking SAM-e without FIRST CONSULTING WITH YOUR DOCTOR!

 

Anything you take, regardless if it is prescription or from a health food store...you need to make sure there are no dangerous interactions with your other meds.  Be safe!

 

I do find that SAM-e gives me energy...I have MS so it helps me tremendously with my fatigue. 

 

I wish you the best of luck.  Thank you for your question.

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11/ 6/09 1:08pm

Hope, Merely Me did an article on SAM-e in June, Treating Depression With Natural Supplements, SAM-e and 5-HTP, it helps her according to that article. Don't know about the other substance you mention. I know a few of our members have more familiarity with some of those.

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