Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 My husband was prescribed Zoloft a several months ago by a regular MD that's more like a drug pusher than a doctor. Anyway, I wasn't there for the appointment and didn't know she had given it to him and found out after the fact. By then he had already been taking it. When I raised my concerns he continued to take it. Now he's been taking it for a while and just up and quit without saying anything. When I expressed my concern about just quitting " cold turkey " he asked me to find an alternative for him. One can definately tell he's not taking the medication anymore. I was shocked and alarmed at the difference in his behavior. I've been looking up depression and anxiety in my books and have found nutritional supplements like zinc, B-complex, calcium and magnesium, primrose oil and vitamin C. He already takes B-complex and vitamin C daily. I'm wondering if the others will make much of a difference. My biggest question is this...How can I find out how long after taking a MAO inhibitor is it safe to take something like L-tyrosine or St. John's Wort. Everything says not to take them while you are taking MAO inhibitor, but it's only been just under two weeks since he quit. Is it safe? If I don't figure something out by tomorrow he's going to go back to taking the Zoloft. What do you all think? Is there a resource you can point me to? I figured it quicker to ask here than to keep stumbling around Online. Thanks - Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Hi, you should be able to find from the 'medicine' itself (in this case zoloft) the rate at which it is metabolised and leaves the body. when people invented this drug it was tested for things like that and you should be able to find it / ask for it. " Zoloft's Half-Life & Average Time to Clear Out of Your System: With a 26 hour half-life it will take five to six days to clear out of your system. " that is from this website: http://www.crazymeds.org/zoloft.html but it should also depend a bit on the person's own metabolic rate and health tip: drink water and take some wheat or barleygrass, it helps detoxing this is also interesting to read: http://www.wellbeingjournal.com/protein.htm bananas are also a good food to eat because of their tryptophane content, along with buttermilk, which is also good and simple to digest, blended it will make a nice drink, you can also add acerola cherry (powder or so) to the drink, it is a fruit with the most vitamin C content known today http://www.karinya.com/bananas.htm i hope this helps! Joel Tina wrote: > My husband was prescribed Zoloft a several months ago by a regular > MD that's more like a drug pusher than a doctor. Anyway, I wasn't > there for the appointment and didn't know she had given it to him > and found out after the fact. By then he had already been taking > it. When I raised my concerns he continued to take it. > > Now he's been taking it for a while and just up and quit without > saying anything. When I expressed my concern about just > quitting " cold turkey " he asked me to find an alternative for him. > One can definately tell he's not taking the medication anymore. I > was shocked and alarmed at the difference in his behavior. > > I've been looking up depression and anxiety in my books and have > found nutritional supplements like zinc, B-complex, calcium and > magnesium, primrose oil and vitamin C. He already takes B-complex > and vitamin C daily. I'm wondering if the others will make much of > a difference. > > My biggest question is this...How can I find out how long after > taking a MAO inhibitor is it safe to take something like L-tyrosine > or St. John's Wort. Everything says not to take them while you are > taking MAO inhibitor, but it's only been just under two weeks since > he quit. Is it safe? > > If I don't figure something out by tomorrow he's going to go back to > taking the Zoloft. What do you all think? Is there a resource you > can point me to? I figured it quicker to ask here than to keep > stumbling around Online. > > Thanks - Tina > > > >------ > > > >Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.3/358 - Release 7-6-2006 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Tina, If you think your husband is acting strange, he may be in withdrawal from Zoloft. It can be very diffficult to come off, he may be experienceing, " brain zaps " and other side effects. You may want to check out the psychobabble site and do a search on zoloft withdrawal - it's a GREAT site for any kind of info on drugs, you'll hear from real people and what worked for them. Also, craigslist.org psychology site . Do a search on Zoloft - big time withdrawal stories here, so you are not alone. Not a great place to post though, many trolls and cruel folks preying on the vulnerable. Check out recovery site and health and healing. Also, " the Mood Book: by Ross, was my bible while in withdrawal and has helped me enormously. It talks about using nutrients and amino acids to control moods and withdraw from drugs and deal with other disorders. One nutrient that worked especially well for me was 5-HTP . It helps with the serotonin and is proven ( actually medically proven ) , to be as effective as any ssri with NO side effects.These alternatives work best when combined with a good diet and exercise program. I also used a vitamin program called True Hope ( google it) during my withdrawal from Lithium, parnate and serequel. It worked very well and you might want to start by reading the testimonials on the site. A wonderful source of information is at Safe Harbor (google) Margot Kidder writes about how she treated her bipolar disorder with amino acids. Safe Harbo 2 is a site that is all about alternative health and healing. Search the archives and you will find answers. Best of luck to you and your husband and don't give up. I am totally drug free. I have good days and bad but I now am in control of my life. About your question about how long to wait after taking the mao- do a search on psychobabble for MAO and you can post your questions there. Best of luck, RJ <zoocrew wrote: > My husband was prescribed Zoloft a several months > ago by a regular > MD that's more like a drug pusher than a doctor. > Anyway, I wasn't > there for the appointment and didn't know she had > given it to him > and found out after the fact. By then he had > already been taking > it. When I raised my concerns he continued to take > it. > > Now he's been taking it for a while and just up and > quit without > saying anything. When I expressed my concern about > just > quitting " cold turkey " he asked me to find an > alternative for him. > One can definately tell he's not taking the > medication anymore. I > was shocked and alarmed at the difference in his > behavior. > > I've been looking up depression and anxiety in my > books and have > found nutritional supplements like zinc, B-complex, > calcium and > magnesium, primrose oil and vitamin C. He already > takes B-complex > and vitamin C daily. I'm wondering if the others > will make much of > a difference. > > My biggest question is this...How can I find out how > long after > taking a MAO inhibitor is it safe to take something > like L-tyrosine > or St. John's Wort. Everything says not to take > them while you are > taking MAO inhibitor, but it's only been just under > two weeks since > he quit. Is it safe? > > If I don't figure something out by tomorrow he's > going to go back to > taking the Zoloft. What do you all think? Is there > a resource you > can point me to? I figured it quicker to ask here > than to keep > stumbling around Online. > > Thanks - Tina > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Tina, You may wish to try and get a copy of the book: The Edge Effect by Dr. Eric Braverman. This book describes the different Neurotransmitters, and has some test questions one can fill out. The perceptions and answers given from these tests helps to determine WHICH way the brain's neurotransmitters are imbalanced, and then gives the correct nutritional supplement to help balance out the imbalance. The web address for Dr. Braverman is: http://pathmed.organicframework.com/ You can go direct to Amazon, and read the reviews of this book and see if they have any used ones that may be less expensive...? http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1402712057/pathmedical-20 Or You can call directly at 1-888-231-7284. You can also speak with Dr. Braverman personally if you have questions about your conditions. Call 212-213-6155. I heard about this book from a doctor I attended a Laser conference with. I was doing a lot of study on the Brain, and Cranial nerves - regarding Trauma, and he told me about this test in this book, and how it's helped a lot of his patients who were on incorrect synthetic anti-depressants. It helped them get back on a balanced track with the brain's chemistry. Hope this is helpful. Health, Hope, Joy & Healing : May you Prosper, even as your Soul Prospers 3John 2 Jennifer Ruby Email advice is not a substitute for medical treatment. http://www.rubysemporium.com SymphonicHealth Therapeutic-Laser_Therapy http://www.lazrpulsr.com - " Tina " <zoocrew Friday, June 09, 2006 5:39 AM MAO Inhibitor to St. John's Wort? | My husband was prescribed Zoloft a several months ago by a regular | MD that's more like a drug pusher than a doctor. Anyway, I wasn't | there for the appointment and didn't know she had given it to him | and found out after the fact. By then he had already been taking | it. When I raised my concerns he continued to take it. <snip> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 , " Tina " <zoocrew wrote: > > My husband was prescribed Zoloft a several months ago by a regular > MD that's more like a drug pusher than a doctor. Anyway, I wasn't > there for the appointment and didn't know she had given it to him > and found out after the fact. By then he had already been taking > it. When I raised my concerns he continued to take it. > > Now he's been taking it for a while and just up and quit without > saying anything. When I expressed my concern about just > quitting " cold turkey " he asked me to find an alternative for him. > One can definately tell he's not taking the medication anymore. I > was shocked and alarmed at the difference in his behavior. > > I've been looking up depression and anxiety in my books and have > found nutritional supplements like zinc, B-complex, calcium and > magnesium, primrose oil and vitamin C. He already takes B-complex > and vitamin C daily. I'm wondering if the others will make much of > a difference. > > My biggest question is this...How can I find out how long after > taking a MAO inhibitor is it safe to take something like L- tyrosine > or St. John's Wort. Everything says not to take them while you are > taking MAO inhibitor, but it's only been just under two weeks since > he quit. Is it safe? > > If I don't figure something out by tomorrow he's going to go back to > taking the Zoloft. What do you all think? Is there a resource you > can point me to? I figured it quicker to ask here than to keep > stumbling around Online. > > Thanks - Tina > Tina, I would NOT puthim back on Zoloft. If hes' been off it for two weeks perhaps the worst is past. He should have discontinued it gradually shaving off and taking only partial doses, however when it is all said and done this is one of the most difficult pills to stop. My daughter was prescribed Valium for severe back pain. She was not aware that it was a physciatric drug When she discovered the truth she immediately stopped, however she had been taking it only for a few days, thank God. YOu will find this more and more as time goes on, the docs are slipping in these mind altering drugs unobstrusively hoping noone will notice. Perhaps they've been programmed to do this. It wouldn't surprise me if that were the case. St. John's Wort or Sam-e may be beneficial. I wouldn't be hesitant to do so. This would be so much better than restarting the zoloft. When ever one resumes taking one of these drugs, the problems resume ten fold! That would not resolve the problem, in my opinion, only worsen it! 5- HTP or trytophan may be also be useful at this time, and encourage him to eat more high protein organic foods, such as organic eggs (this is a wonderful mood stabilizer) and complex carbs such as organic potatoes. B-6, in large amounts is one of the best mood stabilizers of all time. Regards, JoAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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