RR Side Effects

[gravity]

Ok, I've switched to RR from SJW because I was just sick of that fatigued feeling that I was getting on SJW... although SJW did help me somewhat with my depression no doubt.

Also my doctor says I may have Cushing's Syndrome (tests to come to confirm this) but that means I have a cortisol excess and RR is known for reducing Cortisol levels which is good!

Too early on to tell if it's working but I have noticed three strong side effects

1) Very Vivid Dreams
2) Increased Sexual Urges (which is frustrating because I'm single!)
3) DOES NOT MIX WITH ALCOHOL - drunk on Fri nite and was completely out of it after a few beers, thought that was just a one-off but the same thing just happened last night.

Anyone else get these side effects?

[artur]

vivid dreams: this is because RR increases your seratonin levels. this is normal because seratonin is responsible for a deeper sleep which equals more vivid dreams.
increased sexual urges: this is because RR increases your dopamine levels. dopamine is responsible for confidence, drive, your level of comunication and obviosult the DRIVE for sex.
alcohol: there should be no bad interactions with alcohol. this was probably a coincidence.

[maudlin]

What you thought was an interaction with the RR was more likely a 'normal' effect of the alcohol on your liver. And there is a clear connection between liver, spleen, kidneys on the one hand and depression on the other hand. When I was all the way deep, deep down, I did not feel like drinking anything that has more alcohol than orange juice. Anything that is hard on your liver will also increase depression.

[sleepybree03]

Has rhodiola rosea made you lose weight or minimize your appetite? I read the 5htp curbs your appetite and I really do not need something that will make me eat less becuase my appetite is not so good as it is so I was wondering if rhodiola rosea would be better for me if it will not make me eat less. Has that been a side effect for anyone?

[echelon]

Hmm, I find that RR curbs my appetite too. I've been taking 100 5htp last thing at night and 250mg RR each morning and sometimes at lunchtime too - keeps me awake during the afternoons - I've not felt like eating much at all.

Have you considered taking some dietary supplements to ensure that you maintain your weight and health - Complan or Build Up is what we have in the UK.

Are you taking some vitamins and minerals too?

[Chuzzle2006]

Vivid dreams? More sex? Less tired and weight loss? If these are the side effects, I suggest we start buying shares in the stuff!

[justnatural]

LOL!!! how true, id kill to have my teenage libido, energy etc again!!

[mrs banadinovich]

I started taking RR about 6 weeks ago,at first I noticed a massive surge in energy, even taking it at lunchtime kept me awake at night. I felt like I was on speed or something ! my thoughts were racing. However I switched to taking it very early am. The effects seem to have worn off somewhat. I was also however taking a prescription tricyclic drug. I am now weaned off the presc. med and want to take SJW and 5htp (it's a combination in one pill, I know about serotonin syndrome but have been assured there's no danger with this particular dosage level). I do still want to take my RR.
I am curious as to whether the increased sex drive is particular to males only or whether it affects females too !?
I also would like to curb my appetite (for food :talkface:) somewhat.
I am very interested to hear anyone's experience with RR whether good or bad ???
if you don't want to go into detail here you can PM me ! Thanks !