SAM-e 200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking SAM-e 200 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
SAM-e 200 mg is a dietary supplement by Doctor's Best with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for depression, osteoarthritis joint pain, liver conditions.Based on those ingredients, 189 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are SAM-e. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of SAM-e 200 mg by Doctor's Best
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: SAM-e, a naturally occurring compound your body makes from the amino acid methionine. The tablet also contains inactive ingredients—microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium silicate, shellac, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, magnesium hydroxide, glycerol, silica, arginine, sodium alginate, and calcium oxide—which are binders, fillers, and coating materials that help hold the tablet together and aid absorption.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
SAM-e is likely effective for osteoarthritis, meaning there's solid evidence it can help with joint pain and function. For depression, the evidence is mixed—SAM-e is possibly effective, so some people may see benefit, but the data isn't as strong.
The evidence for cholestasis (a liver condition) is also possibly effective. For Alzheimer disease and ADHD, there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to know whether it helps.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
SAM-e is generally well tolerated at typical doses, though some people do experience side effects—most commonly stomach upset (nausea, diarrhea, constipation), headache, dizziness, insomnia, and nervousness. Side effects are more likely at higher doses.
One important caution: SAM-e can trigger mania in people with bipolar disorder, so if you have bipolar disease, use it only under close medical supervision. For long-term use, safety data is limited, so ongoing guidance from your healthcare provider is important.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you start, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any serotonergic drugs—that includes most antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs), some anti-anxiety medications, and certain pain or migraine drugs. Also flag levodopa for Parkinson disease.
These are the main ones where SAM-e causes documented interaction concerns.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
If you have osteoarthritis, SAM-e may be worth trying—the evidence supports it. If you're considering it for depression or liver issues, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it fits your situation.
Avoid it if you take serotonergic antidepressants or levodopa without checking first. And if bipolar disorder is part of your history, you'll need your doctor's close oversight.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about SAM-e 200 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Doctor's Best |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 753950002067 |
| Net contents | 60 Enteric Coated Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 16, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 269492 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for SAM-e 200 mg by Doctor's Best, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| SAM-e | 200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Silicate, Flake Shellac dewaxed, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Hydroxide, Glycerol, Silica, Arginine, Sodium Alginate, Calcium Oxide
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Science-Based Nutrition Doctor's Best
Formulation
Helps support mood and neural function Helps support joint comfort and mobility Helps support liver health and detoxification
Vegetarian
Non-GMO Gluten free Soy free
SAM-e and Mood and Cognitive Function SAM-e helps facilitate DNA enzymatic actions. These enzymatic actions are required for the healthy conversion of neurotransmitters responsible for healthy emotions, such as serotonin and dopamine. SAM-e also facilitates glutathione usage which improves the body’s antioxidant defense and helps maintain acetylcholine levels necessary for cognitive function.
SAM-e and Joint Function In clinical trials, SAM-e has been shown to help increase joint comfort and mobility by promoting the synthesis of proteoglycans, essential components of connective tissue.
SAM-e and Liver Function SAM-e helps support healthy levels of glutathione, a critical antioxidant which helps protect against free radicals. SAM-e acts as a methyl donor in the synthesis and formation of phosphatidylcholine and L-cysteine, both necessary for maintaining liver health.
Doctor's Best utilizes only the highest quality Italian Soloesse SAM-e providing slow and targeted release for improved GI tolerance and absorption. Our SAM-e 200 contains 200 mg of active Soloesse SAM-e in each tablet. This ensures that you receive the most potent SAM-e product with the highest percentage of the active S,S form per serving.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Adult Use: Take 1 tablet twice daily between meals, or as recommended by a nutritionally informed physician. Do not chew or crush tablet.
Precautions
Warning: Individuals using antidepressant medications should consult with their prescribing physician prior to using this product.
Individuals diagnosed with bipolar disease or manic depression should avoid supplementing with SAM-e.
Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
May cause gastrointestinal discomfort in a small percentage of people.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
General Statements
SAM-e is sealed in blister packs for freshness and stability.
Formula
Doctor’s Best SAM-e helps replenish your SAM-e levels and promote a healthy mood. SAM-e (S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine) is naturally produced by your body and helps maintain healthy emotions. Various factors such as diet and aging can cause low levels of SAM-e, leaving you feeling unbalanced and moody. Supplementing with SAM-e Soloesse Italian SAM-e is processed to yield the highest available percentage of the active pure S,S form which helps mediate biochemical activity in the human body.
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SAM-e 200 mg by Doctor's Best label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in SAM-e 200 mg by Doctor's Best
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
SAM-e
Interacts with189 drugs
SAM-e is a compound your body makes naturally that is sold as a supplement, most often for depression and osteoarthritis. Some research suggests it ma...
SAM-e monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Silicate, Flake Shellac dewaxed, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Hydroxide, Glycerol, Silica, Arginine, Sodium Alginate, Calcium Oxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
SAM-e 200 mg by Doctor's Best Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Doctor's Best SAM-e 200 mg contains one active ingredient—SAM-e—which interacts with serotonergic drugs (like SSRIs, SNRIs, and certain other antidepressants) and levodopa.
The most serious concern is serotonin syndrome, a potentially dangerous condition from combining SAM-e with serotonergic medications; this is rated Moderate severity. SAM-e has serotonergic effects itself, so adding it to drugs that work the same way may increase your risk of serotonin syndrome and related side effects.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
SAM-e may also reduce how well levodopa works for Parkinson disease by changing how your body processes it. This is also a Moderate interaction.
Altogether, these interactions span 189 individual medications.
If you take any serotonergic antidepressant, anti-anxiety medication, or levodopa, check your exact medications with the search tool on this page or talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting SAM-e.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in SAM-e 200 mg interact with 189 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in SAM-e 200 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. SAM-e
Aripiprazole LauroxilAristada, Aristada Initio Kit
How Aripiprazole Lauroxil interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Aripiprazole Lauroxil interactionAspirin, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylpropanolamineAlka-Seltzer Plus Cold
How Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Aspirin, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAtropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, PhenylAtrosept
How Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl interactionAtropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl SalicylateUrinary Antiseptic 2, Urised
How Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl Salicylate interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Atropine, Benzoic Acid, Hyoscyamine, Methenamine, Methylene Blue, Phenyl Salicylate interactionAtropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, ScopolamineAtrohist Plus, Pro Tuss, Ru-tuss, Stahist
How Atropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Scopolamine interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Atropine, Chlorpheniramine, Hyoscyamine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Scopolamine interactionAtropine, MeperidineAtropine, Meperidine
How Atropine, Meperidine interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Atropine, Meperidine interactionBelladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, PhenylpropanolamineRespa ARM
How Belladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Belladonna Alkaloids, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine interactionBenserazide, LevodopaMadopar, Prolopa
How Benserazide, Levodopa interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eLevodopa Moderate
Interaction Summary
SAMe might reduce the effectiveness of levodopa.
Read the full Sam-e + Benserazide, Levodopa interactionBenzhydrocodone, AcetaminophenApadaz
How Benzhydrocodone, Acetaminophen interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Benzhydrocodone, Acetaminophen interactionBenzocaine, DextromethorphanTetra-Formula
How Benzocaine, Dextromethorphan interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Benzocaine, Dextromethorphan interactionBrexpiprazoleRexulti
How Brexpiprazole interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Brexpiprazole interactionBrompheniramine, Dextromethorphan, PhenylephrineDimetapp DM
How Brompheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Brompheniramine, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine interactionBuprenorphineBrixadi, Butrans, Sublocade, Subutex
How Buprenorphine interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Buprenorphine interactionBuproprion, DextromethorphanAuvelity
How Buproprion, Dextromethorphan interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Buproprion, Dextromethorphan interactionBuspironeBuSpar
How Buspirone interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Buspirone interactionCarbamazepineCarbatrol, Carnexiv, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR
How Carbamazepine interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Carbamazepine interactionCarbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine TannateTussi-12
How Carbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Carbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate interactionCarbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Ephedrine Tannate, Phenylephrine TannateQuadratuss, Ry Tuss, Rynatuss, Tri Tannate Plus
How Carbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Ephedrine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Carbetapentane Tannate, Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Ephedrine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate interactionCarbetapentane, Chlorpheniramine, PhenylephrineRicotuss
How Carbetapentane, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Carbetapentane, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine interactionCarbetapentane, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Potassium GuaiacolsulfonateCophene-X
How Carbetapentane, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Carbetapentane, Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine, Phenylpropanolamine, Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate interactionCarbidopa, LevodopaDhivy, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR
How Carbidopa, Levodopa interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eLevodopa Moderate
Interaction Summary
SAMe might reduce the effectiveness of levodopa.
Read the full Sam-e + Carbidopa, Levodopa interactionCarbidopa, Levodopa, EntacaponeStalevo
How Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eLevodopa Moderate
Interaction Summary
SAMe might reduce the effectiveness of levodopa.
Read the full Sam-e + Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interactionCelecoxib, TramadolSeglentis
How Celecoxib, Tramadol interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Celecoxib, Tramadol interactionChlorpheniramineChlor-Trimeton, Teldrin
How Chlorpheniramine interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Chlorpheniramine interactionChlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan HydrobromideCoricidin HBP Cough & Cold, Coricidin II Cough & Cold, Pediatric Vicks Formula 44m Cough & Cold Relief
How Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide interactionChlorpheniramine Maleate, Hydrocodone BitartrateVituz
How Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Hydrocodone Bitartrate interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Hydrocodone Bitartrate interactionChlorpheniramine Polistirex, Codeine PolistirexTuzistra XR
How Chlorpheniramine Polistirex, Codeine Polistirex interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Chlorpheniramine Polistirex, Codeine Polistirex interactionChlorpheniramine Tannate, Phenylephrine TannateRicobid
How Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate interactionChlorpheniramine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate, Pyrilamine TannateHistatan, R Tannamine, R-Tannate, Rhinatate, Tri Tannate, Triotann +1 more
How Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate, Pyrilamine Tannate interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Chlorpheniramine Tannate, Phenylephrine Tannate, Pyrilamine Tannate interactionChlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, PseudoephedrineTussend
How Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Pseudoephedrine interacts with SAM-e 200 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Sam-eSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
Read the full Sam-e + Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone, Pseudoephedrine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in SAM-e 200 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
SAM-e
Levodopa
SAMe might reduce the effectiveness of levodopa.
SAMe methylates levodopa, which might reduce its effectiveness for treating Parkinson disease.
Serotonergic Drugs
Taking SAMe with serotonergic drugs might increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and other serotonergic side effects.
SAMe has serotonergic effects. Theoretically, combining serotonergic drugs with SAMe might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome and cerebral vasoconstrictive disorders. In one case report, SAMe 100 mg intramuscularly was given daily with clomipramine (Anafranil) 25 mg per day. When the clomipramine dose was increased to 75 mg per day the patient experienced serotonin syndrome about 48-72 hours later, requiring hospitalization.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for SAM-e 200 mg, from the product label.
Doctor's Best
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- Doctor's Best, Inc.
- State
- California
- ZipCode
- 92612
- Phone Number
- (800) 777-2474
- Web Address
- www.drbvitamins.com
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SAM-e 200 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 31 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
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