SAM-E is a natural supplement that has gotten some fairly decent exposure as an effective remedy for depression and anxiety lately.
I purchased a package of SAM-E in blister packs online.
SAM-E is marketed as a natural remedy for depression and anxiety, and an alternative to popular depression medications like Prozac and Paxil, which may have serious side effects, but it is also is taken by some individuals for heart and joint health.
SAM-E : The Effective Natural Antidepressant?
Prozac (Fluoxetine) was introduced into the United States market in 1987. Prozac is very effective in the treatment of clinical depression, and acts to alleviate the physical symptoms of depression as well as the malaise brought on by imbalance of neurochemicals in the brain causing clinical depression. Symptoms include dry mouth, insomnia, anxiety, headache, nausea, and irritability. Side effects such as these usually subside within a month, and are usually referred to as acclimation-related side effects. Do not suddenly stop taking Prozac, as it may make side effects worse. Like most SSRI antidepressants, Prozac can cause sexual side effects, with loss in libido being very common. Anorgasmia is also another potential sexual side effect. If you experience serious side effects, such as wild mood swings, extreme irritability, or other personality changes, you should talk to your doctor. Fortunately, Prozac is much less harsh than some other SSRI antidepressants in regards to withdrawal symptoms.
