Is there an alternative to seratonin uptake inhibitors?

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Jess	St Johns Wort, when it helps, only helps with mild depression. You might want to look into Sam-E. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Curiosity Seeker	I used to be on Effexor, then Wellbutrin, but got completely off of all pharmaceuticals when I stumbled across Ayurveda. It's 5,000-year old medicine from India (see Deepak Choprah). Now I take natural herbs and eat right according to my ayurvedic constitution and feel 100% better. You can find a local ayurvedic practitioner through the CA College of Ayurveda in Grass Valley, CA. Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kerry1081	St. Johnswort may help. It will, however tkae 4-6 weeks to kick in. Make sure you get one that is standardized for hypericin. Hypericin is the active compund in St. Johnswort beleived to have antidepressant effects. Also, 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) may work. It is the direct precursor to 5HT (Serotonin). Just don't take either one with prescription SSRI's. This may lead to a rare condition called "serotonin syndrome." Hope that helps. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Aussie Phil	I think she means St Johns Wort ! Believed by some to be effective, my research on the same subject and trial suggested not. Better to stick with the prescribed medication until you are sure you have a viable alternative. For some people a group of medications known as MAIO's as opposed to SSRI's can work more effectively. In the bookshop check out "Feeling Good" by Dr David Burns 2005 edition which devotes a third of the book to really useful explanations of each drug and alternative. (See link below for info) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

whisperingmoonofthenight	St.John's Wart a herbal supplement Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Phoenix, Wise Guru	Exercise, sleeping well, eating right, and drinking a lot of water will go a long way. I always suggest therapy in addition to meds, as the meds may help you feel better, but they won't change those negative thought patterns you have developed. I haven't gotten much into ayurveda, but I support that, also. There are also other medications like Wellbutrin, Cymbalta, Effexor, etc. that are not selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors that may also help you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mosaic	My friend tried St. John's Wort and found it ineffective and worthless. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sunshine	Depending on your symptoms and why this was perscribed I think you need to take the doctor's reccomendation seriously. If the reason why seratonin inhibitors were prescribed has to do with suicidal thoughts or depression then I suggest you follow the doctor's orders. You can always be weaned off of the medication, and hollistic approaches can be taken, but first make sure you are o.k.! I almost lost the love of my life because his levels were severely off... do not take a risk with your life! Best of luck to you and God Bless! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

J	Well, kill your friend, and kidding. St John's Wort could be possibly be effective... but the only real alternative is 5-HTP, which is a serotonin precursor. It is a nutritional supplement. Recommended. Or so I've heard. I don't have depression. I don't think. It's pretty much the standard. As a true alternative, I'd recommend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a shrink. Ixnay on the rugsdray. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

IMHO	St John's Wart has not been "proven" effective. Exercise increases your body's production of seratonin. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No