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Is DHEA Effective In Treatment For Depression?
Posted on
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
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Question : I am 55 years old ,and have been suffering from a bit of depression lately and was told I should try Doctor's Select DHEA 25 mg,can this product be of help to me . I am menopausal . Had my last period at 49. Just went to my Gyno the other day ,but forgot to ask him about this . I have ROSECEA ,but
I am otherwise healthy .
I am otherwise healthy .
Brief Answer:
STOP the DHEA
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
DHEA is for Schizophrenia and NOT depression. It actually worsens your depression by causing mania and irritability.
Are you sure you are diagnosed depression & not schizophrenia and that it is a board certified doctor who gave you DHEA.
STOP the DHEA. ROsacea and Varicose vein will not have any effect with DHEA.
Feel free to consult me directly
http://bit.ly/drsombiswas
Regards
Dr. Som Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
STOP the DHEA
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
DHEA is for Schizophrenia and NOT depression. It actually worsens your depression by causing mania and irritability.
Are you sure you are diagnosed depression & not schizophrenia and that it is a board certified doctor who gave you DHEA.
STOP the DHEA. ROsacea and Varicose vein will not have any effect with DHEA.
Feel free to consult me directly
http://bit.ly/drsombiswas
Regards
Dr. Som Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
I did NOT start taking DHEA ,yet . It was NOT a prescription ,it is a supplement sold in stores .My question was ASKING you IF it would help depression ,it states in the supplement summary that it may ease depression symptoms ,associated with menapause ,etc.
I do not know what YOU are talking about , I do NOT take ANY prescription medicines for ANYTHING.
Like I said ,IF my question WAS read and UNDERSTOOD properly ,you would see that I did NOT take anything yet . I was looking for advice on a SUPPLEMENT with "DHEA " IN it and if it COULD help my depression ????
I do not know what YOU are talking about , I do NOT take ANY prescription medicines for ANYTHING.
Like I said ,IF my question WAS read and UNDERSTOOD properly ,you would see that I did NOT take anything yet . I was looking for advice on a SUPPLEMENT with "DHEA " IN it and if it COULD help my depression ????
Brief Answer:
Evidence is strong that DHEA will help in depression and menopause
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Sorry if i misunderstood you.
There is increasing evidence now that DHEA will help in depression and some symptoms of menopause. However still a great amount of research is pending, although pharma companies started manufacturing Over the counter supplements with it.
I think you should also have a word with your treating Gyno before you start it as she will be monitoring you physically.
Regards,
Dr Som
Evidence is strong that DHEA will help in depression and menopause
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Sorry if i misunderstood you.
There is increasing evidence now that DHEA will help in depression and some symptoms of menopause. However still a great amount of research is pending, although pharma companies started manufacturing Over the counter supplements with it.
I think you should also have a word with your treating Gyno before you start it as she will be monitoring you physically.
Regards,
Dr Som
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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