User Reviews for rhodiola

After taking 150mg daily antidepressants for 28 years I very slowly very cautiously started withdrawing my dose. I started taking RR along side the reduced dose and am delighted to report I’m completely antidepressant free. I can’t recommend RR enough, it’s been a complete game changer and have had a very smooth transition throughout the withdrawal process. I can’t believe just how much better I feel. Chronic constipation I had most of my life has disappeared and I’m no longer sailing through life like a drugged up passenger. A very easy 5 starsRead More Read Less

I had been taking Nutrient Rescue for over 2 months and still had no energy and a big cloud over my head, was 1/2 asleep all day, no motivation and no energy. Have been taking R. Rosea for 2 weeks and altho not 100% back to my energetic self, I am a good 80% and it's wonderful to have some energy and not feel 1/2 asleep all the time. I really believe when I continue taking this product I will be back to my 100% or near enough.

I'm a 50 year old RN. I have several chronic auto immune disorders, and after I contracted COVID, I was so fatigued, it was so difficult to function at work. I was exhausted when I got up and literally useless by 2:00pm. I heard about this for long COVID fatigue and decided to try. I cant recommend enough! I have the propensity to become anxious with stimulants but this has no side effects like that for me. I have enough energy to get through the day. (I also take more in the afternoon) and able to go home and do laundry and clean in the evening. I also suggested it to a co-worker that has benefitted from it, for her fatigue as well. Read More Read Less

I have tried a few other herbs/medications for anxiety, and none had the instant effect I got from Rhodiola. It seems to be relatively unknown, my keyboard spellchecker does not even recognise it... I have been taking for 1 month, it give me a real boost within the hour of taking it, and generally lasts well into the evening. If I don't take it before lunch time, I will have trouble sleeping. Sometimes, it is that powerful I even get jitters unfortunately, so it can be a double edged sword. But I have never taken a supplement that had such an instant effect, and the boost you can helps lift my mood also. I will use this herb as long as I notice effects. Read More Read Less

Have taken two medications prescribed by my doctor, one (Inderal) caused serve stomach cramps & intestinal distress, the other (Buspirione) caused cramps in hands, feet, & tendons. Turning to e Rhodiola (700mg Vitacost) is a lifesaver, and took two in the morning, I've been relieved from my anxiety(1.5 yr) also, my energy, mood and attention have all benefited I tend to have ADD and have battled depression in the past. Of course, more exercise, the best medicine of all is needed, but this is great!!!Read More Read Less

After suffering from anxiety since November 2020, after one year it worsened and was prescribed Buspar, it worked beautifully for a time, until severe cramping occurred, it is listed as a rare symptom. Was prescribed propranolol, took one 40 mg dose, that eliminated my anxiety and gave me stomach cramps & diarrhea both near debilitating, I happened to have some Rhodiola, took two capsules = 700mg (Vitacost brand) and within 20 minutes my anxiety was gone, I felt like my normal self and will continue taking, perhaps at a lower dose (1 capsule 2x a day). THIS IS A LIFESAVER, I am so grateful that this worked and have not experienced any negative side effects.Read More Read Less

When I get sleepy in the afternoon, I will take some Rhodiola and feel so much more alert. I don't get jitters as I might with caffeine and I only take it occasionally.

I have been on different medications for anxiety, Schizophrenia and ADHD for several years. My mother suggested trying Rhodiola and I am very glad that I did. I do not need to take, Xanax like I use to (continuing to reduce) and it has helped my sleeping pattern as well as my mood. I have not had any side effects.

I started taking this daily every morning for a week. At first I feel better, more energized and focused. A lot like my old self, but then today makes day 3 experiencing nose bleeds. It only last about 5 minutes and its over. I do not know if its caused by this or not, so I will not take it no longer and see the nose bleeds stops. I am 50 yrs. old and I do not ever have nose bleeds, and my blood pressure is perfect.

I suffered a very deadly hemorragic brain stroke about two years ago at the age of 70. Before the stroke I had been in excellent health. My Doc said I was born with a thin artery in my brain that split. I recovered almost fully but for the fatigue that began each morning after being up for 4-5 hours. That fatigue increased minute by minute until it would put me in the bed for an hour nap around 3:00PM. I was having to plan both my business and personal life around this daily exhaustion. I saw several MD's including stroke experts seeking relief but no one had an answer. When traditional medicine had no answer, I searched for a non-traditional answer and heard about rhodiola. I began taking rhodiola compounded by Pure about 5 months ago. I am both surprised and grateful that a "ROOT" has given me my life back. I now go about my day with the same energy I had before my stroke. Who would have thought?Read More Read Less

Once per day full dose, first thing in A.M. with 8+ ounces of water. Helped stabilize, and benefited me in many ways. I am far, far healthier now than when I began taking this, and Rhodiola has played a subtle and/or noticeable role in several aspects. But it depends on what you already take to decide if it's good to add this, because it might not be. Do your research.

This seems to reduce my anxiety and help my concentration. Some days my anxiety is so bad that I cannot get much done and this helps counteract that. It does cause a minor amount of nausea 30 minutes or so or so after taking it, but it is worth the overall improvement to my mood. I wouldn't want to drive right after taking it though.

I have been suffering from some insomnia and also lack of sleep due to upstairs condo noise so have been unable to get enough sleep at times which messed up my sleep schedule. The effect on fatigue was immediate - noticed much better energy and not tired the first day I took rhodiola. I have only been taking it for a few days but it has been amazing how much it helps me. I tried other things that didn't work at all.

I have only been taking this supplement for 3 days now and I have already noticed a huge difference. Its like a weight off my shoulders. I'm less stress, less anxious, and am I able to deal with situations much quicker and more effective. I haven't been experiencing stress related head aches, or worrying about everything I can't control. Really life changing.

I have been taking rhodiola for over a year. It works great for reducing general anxiety. If I go longer than two days without it, I get an inner jitteriness and feelings of doom. I have noticed no side effects. I take it twice a day. I take no prescription meds.

I decided to give Rhodiola try because I have been very fatigued from intestinal problems and very stressed for various reasons. 1st day I took Rhodiola, I was very nervous and jittery, and was unable to fall asleep. I had to take something to go asleep. I took Rhodiola for 3 days to give it a try but felt same way so on 4th day I took 1 pill in a.m. and none mid day. I felt worst than the previous days. I am going to stop taking Rhodiola for a few days and try again.

I can not take antidepressants and have found that Rhodiola rosea has literally saved my life a few times. Sometimes I feel a little jittery on it but in general I have had very few side effects. I am presently taking 340mg/ day with 3% rosavins.

Anxiety caused by another illness led to me jumping at the slightest sound. Take rhodiola complex once a day before breakfast (took two to start with) and symptoms recede. Even though I now don't feel I AM worried about my illness, the sound sensitivity repeatedly returns a month after stopping rhodiola supplement, my conclusion is that it must work then.

After a few days of use I got steady headaches, major neck pain/soreness & very high blood pressure. I never felt any increase in energy.

I have low energy and sleep issues. I have not been taking this but a short time, I already am seeing improvement. I have not noticed any side effects, although I have read that dizziness and dry mouth are possible when taking this.