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At 07:45 PM 10/21/96 -0400, you wrote: >Anyone had any experience with DHEA? It's supposed to aid mental acuity, >improve mood, strengthen immune system, and many other benefits. The Sept >16 issue of Newsweek had an article on it and other hormone therapys. > Hi, I personally have had an experience taking DHEA - I must tell you it was not the positive experience touted by those prescribing it. I was on it for three days, and had to stop it. I called my doctor and told him that I was having severe hallucinations.(They were not the funny kind either. I must also tell you I am not prone to this phenomenon.) This was an unheard of side effect, but I am one who has very different reactions to chemicals. My father was in a "trial" with very high doses of DHEA and found it did absolutely nothing for him. (May I also add that these capsules were obtained from different pharmacies as well.) Two totally different experiences by two very different people. Just to let you know it's reactions are very different in each person - as with any drug. This is a chemical that I advise people to seriously consider taking a wait and see attitude with. There is no documentation as to longterm effects (or that I am aware of anyway). With much in recent postings here, and on other listservs about some of the "miracle" pills out there, I personally use extreme caution. Just as I had an adverse reaction to what some call a harmless and extremely beneficial supplement - blue green algae. (The many persons who contacted me to take them or sign up with their mlm were not even aware of the potential side effects - and believe me there are some documented.) I don't want to burst anyone's bubble or sound doom and gloomy, but please use caution. If you have had adverse reactions to any other chemicals (prescription or otherwise), you may wish to pursue some other options out there with proven research on their benefits and long term effects. I personally have not read the Newsweek article, but it may be noteworthy to research who is the writer of the article and the contributing references. Were they a bit biased in their own interests? This happens - even in Newsweek!!!! Sorry to sound pessimistic - just don't want to ever see/hear of anyone going through what I did taking this drug - in even small amounts. Not a fun experience!!! I have found other options to cover the benefits you mentioned above. I have clipped many articles on DHEA and would be happy to send them to you if you would like. I hope whatever you decide works well for you! PS - I will look up the article in the very near future! Take care, Kathy friend of John 75/2 Kathy McQuade-Sedler, Herbalist Sedler's MOTHER EARTH HERBS 5272-A West Gold Ct. Beale AFB, CA 95903 (916) 788-0138 email [log in to unmask]