I’m On Anti-depressant Medication (Seroxat) And Want To Come Off. How Can I Do This?
Any change in your medication must be agreed with you doctor, and should really be done under the guidance of health care practitioner. Many people experience cessation effects when coming off such anti-depressants and the slower you do it, the better.
It’s likely that depressant drugs don’t deal with the underlying cause of depressant, which in many cases is serotonin deficiency. While the drugs do promote serotonin uptake as long as you’re on them, once you’re off then you’re back to square one.
Supplementing the amino acid 5-HTP, together with tyrosine, B vitamins, TMG (trimethyglycine) and zinc help to restore normal serotonin levels. Some supplements contain these nutrients in combination.
Fish oils rich in the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are also very important for people who have been on anti-depressants, as shown in a recent study in the American Journal of Psychiatry (Nemets and others, March 2006). The recommended dose is 1,200 mg of EPA/DHA. If you take fish oil supplements with 800mg of these fatty acids per capsule, that will mean taking two a day.
With the agreement of your doctor and under the supervision of a nutritional therapist, I would suggest gradually reducing the anti-depressant over three weeks and gradually increasing the supplemental levels of these nutrients.
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November 5th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
I have suffered from depression for eight years, I am currently on 3 Nuzac a day.I have trouble sleeping. I want to come off these tablets but I feel so tired and lethargic. I am trying to change my diet and exercise. Is there herbal medication I can take that is’nt bad for me like the nUZAC
November 7th, 2007 at 1:23 pm
Hi Kim,
Please take note of these:
The side effect of Nuzac are Nausea, headache, trouble sleeping, dry mouth, drowsiness, sweating, or upset stomach. If any of these Nuzac side effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious Nuzac side effects occur like loss of appetite, unusual weight loss, unusual or severe mental/mood changes, uncontrolled movements (tremor), decreased interest in sex, flu-like symptoms (e.g., chills, fever, muscle aches, weakness).
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious Nuzac side effects like vision changes, trouble swallowing, swelling or white spots on the mouth and/or tongue, changes in sexual ability, painful and/or prolonged erection.
Please tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious Nuzac side effects occur like fainting, irregular/fast heartbeat. An allergic reaction to Nuzac is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
As for the herbal medication please refer this article I have posted few days ago:
http://www.yourinsomniacure.com/blog/depression/i%e2%80%99m-depressed-and-my-doctor-wants-to-put-me-on-anti-depressants-is-there-an-alternative/
September 27th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Hi I have been taking one Nuzac a day for many years. I bought some GI Lean tablets. Only noticed a note on the box saying not to take it with Antidepressants as it contains 5 HTP. The daily dose of these tablets only contain a total of10mg per day taken in two seperate doses. Would this affect me in a negative way or is it safe?
September 29th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Hi Liza,
Just follow the instruction on the box. You would never know how bad the side effect was. You could have try other way to loss weight instead of taking medicine.
Yoga is a good exercise to lose weight and natural antidepressant. Please consider of this exercise as you are in great condition solving your problem in one exercise.
Hope I have helped.