When a patient asks if SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine) would be helpful for depression, a nurse responds most appropriately by stating:
a. "The research findings have demonstrated conclusively that SAMe is an effective antidepressant treatment therapy.".
b. "The few research findings we have demonstrate that SAMe is effective in the treatment of depression that is accompanied by anxiety.".
c. "SAMe has been found to be effective in the treatment of mild depression in a few research studies, but the long-term effects are not known.".
d. "SAMe is an element that may create harmful effects in the human body and so always requires strict monitoring by your health care provider.".
C
As with most CAM therapies, SAMe has been studied only in small research projects. Tentative findings demonstrate that SAMe is more effective than placebo and as effective as tricyclic antidepressants. The usual oral dose is 200 to 800 mg bid, with most studies examining the use of 1600 mg daily. The high cost of SAMe for a month's supply is a considerable disadvantage of its use.
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