Useful Supplements

As with all mood disorders, it is important to work with your physician to rule out other medical treatments that may be causing your symptoms and provide guidance whether medication or supplementation is necessary to help you heal.  The following list is provided to help you become a better educated partner in your healing.

Pharmacologic Treatment of Depression and Anxiety Disorders

SSRI’s; Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Paxil
SNRI’s: Effexor, Cymbalta, Remeron
Wellbutrin (often not used with anxiety)
Tricyclics: Pamelor, Trazadone, Norpramin
Tranquilizers:  All can be habit forming
BuSpar- Atypical Tranquilizer, not habit forming

Supplements Which Affect Mood

St. John’s Wart- .3%, 600-1800mg/d
B Vitamins- B6 100-200 mg/d, Folate 500 microgram/d
L-Tryptophan 500-1200 mg/d
Sam-e 800-1600 mg/d
Vitamin D 1000 iu/d (D3)
Chromium 200-600 microgram/d
Calcium 1200-1500mg/d
Omega 3 Fatty Acids 1-9 grams/d
Valerian Root 450-900 mg/d
5 HTP 50-200 mg/d
Caffeine- over 250mg/d may interfere with deep sleep
Grande Starbucks 375mg caffeine
Regular coffee 6 oz. 125mg
            Excedrin  65mg
            Caffeinated Soft Drinks 40-60mg
            Green Tea 20mg
            Black Tea 50 mg
            Chocolate Candy Bar 20 mg
            Hot Cocoa 15 mg
            Midol 132 mg
            Triaminicin 30 mg
            Dristan 16mg

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