When is it alright to up dosage?

secsll · 01-05-2004, 04:32 PM

Hey ladies.

I've been taking Vitex since 9/1/03...I've had some decent results...skin clears for 2 weeks at a time(with a beautiful glow!), but about a week before AF and all throughout her stay, my face is a mess. Also still no +hpt.

Now , I know its a slow acting herb...but I'm wondering if its o.k. to up my dosage from 500mgs to 1000mgs per day. I have the GNC brand and it says "take one to two capsules per day".

Any thoughts, suggestions? Thanks in advance!

emmao · 01-06-2004, 03:11 AM

After taking the recommended amount for three months, I upped my dosage by 50% for two weeks and finally got AF (after a 6 month wait ... well they say it's a slow acting herb).

I don't know whether it was the increase that did it, but I'm definitely sticking with the higher dose. Fingers crossed that AF comes a bit sooner next time.

best of luck

emmao

secsll · 01-06-2004, 06:27 PM

Well, see thats the problem.

I've always been "fairly" regular with AF. I was having regular cycles even before Vitex. They were just anovulatory.

Right now, I just want to see more results with lessening of PMS symptoms, acne, hair growth and ofcourse conception. So I'm almost convinced that I'll just go ahead and up it 1000mgs and see how I feel.

I see quite a few cysters taking both 500mg and 1000. Guess it can't hurt.