SAM-e and Bupropion

[Gailerina]

So I went and saw the doctor yesterday and after only talking to me for less then 30 minutes....he prescribed me Bupropion. I am confused if I want to take it or stay on the SAM-e longer to see if it will be better for me. I have only been taking SAM-e since I have only been taking it since Tuesday.

What concern me was the guy never heard of SAM-e and just said that all herbals are not effective as the other meds, yet I have read some interesting stuff about studies done on SAM-e.

Has anyone taken Bupropion and SAM-e, which one do you think is better?

I am going to see what kind of 2nd opinion I can get but making an appointment with a shrink is extremely hard in this area. I might see what my therapist has to say Tuesday.

I am also reading a really good book called The New Bible Cure for Depression and Anxiety. The author is a doctor and has a number of other books.

I am also slowly changing my diet to mainly be organic and healthy.

 

[Chaplain David]

So I went and saw the doctor yesterday and after only talking to me for less then 30 minutes....he prescribed me Bupropion. I am confused if I want to take it or stay on the SAM-e longer to see if it will be better for me. I have only been taking SAM-e since I have only been taking it since Tuesday.

What concern me was the guy never heard of SAM-e and just said that all herbals are not effective as the other meds, yet I have read some interesting stuff about studies done on SAM-e.

Has anyone taken Bupropion and SAM-e, which one do you think is better?

I am going to see what kind of 2nd opinion I can get but making an appointment with a shrink is extremely hard in this area. I might see what my therapist has to say Tuesday.

I am also reading a really good book called The New Bible Cure for Depression and Anxiety. The author is a doctor and has a number of other books.

I am also slowly changing my diet to mainly be organic and healthy.

This question could be well addressed by a pharmacist. They have extensive knowledge of medications and possible interactions.

 

[Gailerina]

This question could be well addressed by a pharmacist. They have extensive knowledge of medications and possible interactions.

I'm not looking to take them together, just get opinions on each.

 

[Liberal Angel]

Its frustrating because everyone who is not a doctor will recommend u ask a doctor but they have no idea how hard it is to get an appointment.

And doctors, all the ones I seen seem to blow off herbal treatments, probably because they make money from pharmaceuticals.

 

[Liberal Angel]

Been reading about sam-e....can we call it Sammy?

It looks more impressive then the other herbal treatments I was promised, looks like it does a little bit of everything.

I tried st johns warts and omega fish oils, neither did jack for me.

I was also on buporion (wellbutrin right?) And it made me super excited and hopeful, but to the point where I couldn't sleep at night, then the reality of how hard life is hit me and I crashed and was back in the hospital.

 

[Gailerina]

Yeah he said to the wellbutrin in the mornings and not on an empty stomach.

I think I want to try the Sammy for another week or two before I give the meds a chance. I am not against meds at all, I am just feeling unsure about them.

Been reading about sam-e....can we call it Sammy?

It looks more impressive then the other herbal treatments I was promised, looks like it does a little bit of everything.

I tried st johns warts and omega fish oils, neither did jack for me.

I was also on buporion (wellbutrin right?) And it made me super excited and hopeful, but to the point where I couldn't sleep at night, then the reality of how hard life is hit me and I crashed and was back in the hospital.

 

[Liberal Angel]

Have you noticed ANY benefits or changes from Sammy?

 

[Gailerina]

I have only been taking it since Tuesday morning, so its hard to tell.

 

[BlessedMommy05]

I'm on Wilburton and it helps me stay focus and not so much anxiety but each person is different from taking it. I also take another med but its at night... Some say they can tell a difference when I am not on it or don't take it when I do.. I am like a bear without it.. So as most say and do, keep in touch with who prescribes the medicine so you'll know how it work for you or not..It takes a bit to know what combo of meds.. Mine is 75mg 2x a day..

 

[Gailerina]

Mine is 150 mg, I am suppose to take 1 a day for a week and then go to 2 at a time.