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Thoughts on same for depression? been reading some interesting double blind placebo studies. celexa (citalopram) is working to a point but i'm not find of side efx

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

SAM-e: In some studies, sam-e showed benefit in depression. Unfortunately most of those available have small numbers or last less than 6 weeks. One with 250+ people showed sam-e to equal Imipramine in effectiveness but lasted only 4 weeks: http://tinyurl.com/nx94vre exercise ;/or st. John's wort may be more effective, and are less expensive than sam-e ($80/month). http://tinyurl.com/kew94zb.

Answered 4/23/2016

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Have a physical exam by a Dr. to know if you have a physical illness. If you are cleared consult with a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in multiple types of psychotherapy to help you & a Psychiatrist for medication. Side effects vary and if you are not confident in your Doctor please see another for a second opinion.

Answered 6/25/2021

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