If i take one st johns wort will it still affect the pill?
Q. I am on the contraceptive pill and i know that st johns wort can affect the pill. If i take one st johns wort capsule every now and again will that still affect the pill? Would there be an alternivtive that i can take?
Asked by *Kaz* - Wed Jan 9 07:53:48 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi.,, im having the same problem finding out the answer to this. My doctor said that i could take them in my 7 days free from taking the pill, but even with his advice (and he is a very good doctor) i still don't know if i would risk it, and like someone else has answered surely we would have to take St Johns Wort everyday for it to work effectively as with any vitamins. So for now im not going to take St Johns Wort until i can find out alittle more about it, i wouldn't want to risk falling pregnent again, im 36 and have two wonderful children don't think i cope with having any more. good luck in finding out your anwer to this :o)
Answered by fairy dust - Sun Jan 13 03:36:08 2008
Q. I am on the contraceptive pill and i know that st johns wort can affect the pill. If i take one st johns wort capsule every now and again will that still affect the pill? Would there be an alternivtive that i can take?
Asked by *Kaz* - Wed Jan 9 07:53:48 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi.,, im having the same problem finding out the answer to this. My doctor said that i could take them in my 7 days free from taking the pill, but even with his advice (and he is a very good doctor) i still don't know if i would risk it, and like someone else has answered surely we would have to take St Johns Wort everyday for it to work effectively as with any vitamins. So for now im not going to take St Johns Wort until i can find out alittle more about it, i wouldn't want to risk falling pregnent again, im 36 and have two wonderful children don't think i cope with having any more. good luck in finding out your anwer to this :o)
Answered by fairy dust - Sun Jan 13 03:36:08 2008
Is drinking st johns wort tea effective if you drink a variety of other teas?
Q. I started drinking st johns wort tea and i also drink 1 cup of: jasmine lavender peppermint rose chamomile everday too (haha, yes i know i'm addicted to tea). Will this cause st johns wort tea to be less effective for my depression?
Asked by Fran - Sun Oct 26 18:47:23 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Those other herbs are fine and won't lessen the effectiveness of your St. Johnswort.
Answered by Herb Goddess - Sun Oct 26 18:59:21 2008
Q. I started drinking st johns wort tea and i also drink 1 cup of: jasmine lavender peppermint rose chamomile everday too (haha, yes i know i'm addicted to tea). Will this cause st johns wort tea to be less effective for my depression?
Asked by Fran - Sun Oct 26 18:47:23 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Those other herbs are fine and won't lessen the effectiveness of your St. Johnswort.
Answered by Herb Goddess - Sun Oct 26 18:59:21 2008
What is the risk of st johns wort effecting the pill. More or less chance that antibiotics?
Q. I was wondering... i've heard that st johns wort can effect the pill, but then antibiotics are supposed to and i've been on those for the last three years not using anything else and it's still never failed. What are the chances of st johns wort being the same? My pill is microgynon 30 and the dosage of st john's wort is 250 mg one a day
Asked by xtina852003 - Fri Nov 16 10:24:23 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 's_wort Apparently it can affect the pill - you may have been lucky not to have become pregnant.
Answered by Dee L - Fri Nov 16 10:34:23 2007
Q. I was wondering... i've heard that st johns wort can effect the pill, but then antibiotics are supposed to and i've been on those for the last three years not using anything else and it's still never failed. What are the chances of st johns wort being the same? My pill is microgynon 30 and the dosage of st john's wort is 250 mg one a day
Asked by xtina852003 - Fri Nov 16 10:24:23 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 's_wort Apparently it can affect the pill - you may have been lucky not to have become pregnant.
Answered by Dee L - Fri Nov 16 10:34:23 2007
how long does st johns wort take to get out of your system?
Q. i've been prescribed anti-depressants but on reading the label i shouldn't use it with st johns wort which i took yesterday. how long should i wait before starting the new medication?
Asked by something new - Thu Jul 5 09:02:40 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A day or two would be long enought, I would have thought. But why do you want to take anti-depressants instead of St. John's wort? All the evidence says that they are both as good as each other - St. John's wort is just as effective as conventional drugs, such as tricyclic and the newer SSRI anti-dpressants such as Prozac. All of them - including St. John's wort will take 2 - 4 weeks to kick in, and probably 6 weeks or longer in some cases. But, St.John's wort is far safer, has less side-effects and less long-term effects such as dependency. Of course, I am biased, having practiced Complementary and Alternative Medicine, including herbal medicine, for over 12 years. Before this I was a GP. At the end of the day the choice is… [cont.]
Answered by arwel - Thu Jul 5 09:56:03 2007
Q. i've been prescribed anti-depressants but on reading the label i shouldn't use it with st johns wort which i took yesterday. how long should i wait before starting the new medication?
Asked by something new - Thu Jul 5 09:02:40 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A day or two would be long enought, I would have thought. But why do you want to take anti-depressants instead of St. John's wort? All the evidence says that they are both as good as each other - St. John's wort is just as effective as conventional drugs, such as tricyclic and the newer SSRI anti-dpressants such as Prozac. All of them - including St. John's wort will take 2 - 4 weeks to kick in, and probably 6 weeks or longer in some cases. But, St.John's wort is far safer, has less side-effects and less long-term effects such as dependency. Of course, I am biased, having practiced Complementary and Alternative Medicine, including herbal medicine, for over 12 years. Before this I was a GP. At the end of the day the choice is… [cont.]
Answered by arwel - Thu Jul 5 09:56:03 2007
How many mgs is high potency st johns wort?
Q. my mum was asked to take high potency st johns wort whow many milligrams is this? also how much is an overdose?
Asked by irockheaps - Mon Oct 26 06:59:06 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A common dose of St. John's Wort is 375 mg, but an extract of St. John's Wort (often standardized to 0.3% hypericin or more) would be a higher potency. But Jennifer is right... your best bet would be to have your mom check with the people that told her to take the St. John's Wort. That doctor would also be able to tell her how much would be an overdose for her (as everyone is different... some people need just 1 dose, some people can handle 3-4 doses per day). I wouldn't recommend that she take more than the bottle recommends if you buy one in a store unless the doctor says otherwise, though. Good luck and I hope I helped!
Answered by oldtimekid2 - Mon Oct 26 11:44:46 2009
Q. my mum was asked to take high potency st johns wort whow many milligrams is this? also how much is an overdose?
Asked by irockheaps - Mon Oct 26 06:59:06 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A common dose of St. John's Wort is 375 mg, but an extract of St. John's Wort (often standardized to 0.3% hypericin or more) would be a higher potency. But Jennifer is right... your best bet would be to have your mom check with the people that told her to take the St. John's Wort. That doctor would also be able to tell her how much would be an overdose for her (as everyone is different... some people need just 1 dose, some people can handle 3-4 doses per day). I wouldn't recommend that she take more than the bottle recommends if you buy one in a store unless the doctor says otherwise, though. Good luck and I hope I helped!
Answered by oldtimekid2 - Mon Oct 26 11:44:46 2009
How much of St Johns wort should I take?
Q. I just got some st johns wort and it says to take it three times a day but I was wondering if I could possibly take the three pills at once when I go to bed? or should I start out taking on pill and gradually go to a higher dose?
Asked by mommyofone - Thu Nov 20 20:48:18 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 3 first day, as shown below. It shouldn't be relied on as a sole treatment for depression, or anxiety. Ask yourself: "Why do I feel depressed, and when did I first start to feel this way: can I associate this with any recent change in my life?" (if so, it is probably situational depression: counselling, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is indicated). Or, was it a more gradual thing, with no apparent cause? (a nutritional deficiency, hypothyroidism, environmental toxicity, or reactions to some medications, etc., becomes more likely as the cause). Antidepressants work quicker than the following; 2 - 6 weeks, but you may have to adjust dosage, or types, whereas St. John's wort is effective for most people, tolerance doesn't develop, and… [cont.]
Answered by shaneris5 - Thu Nov 20 21:13:36 2008
Q. I just got some st johns wort and it says to take it three times a day but I was wondering if I could possibly take the three pills at once when I go to bed? or should I start out taking on pill and gradually go to a higher dose?
Asked by mommyofone - Thu Nov 20 20:48:18 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 3 first day, as shown below. It shouldn't be relied on as a sole treatment for depression, or anxiety. Ask yourself: "Why do I feel depressed, and when did I first start to feel this way: can I associate this with any recent change in my life?" (if so, it is probably situational depression: counselling, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is indicated). Or, was it a more gradual thing, with no apparent cause? (a nutritional deficiency, hypothyroidism, environmental toxicity, or reactions to some medications, etc., becomes more likely as the cause). Antidepressants work quicker than the following; 2 - 6 weeks, but you may have to adjust dosage, or types, whereas St. John's wort is effective for most people, tolerance doesn't develop, and… [cont.]
Answered by shaneris5 - Thu Nov 20 21:13:36 2008
Does St Johns Wort actually work for anxiety and depression?
Q. I used to take Paxil two years ago but stopped it within about 8 months of use despite being told it was a good idea to continue by the psychiatrist. But I went to see my GP a few days ago with another problem. I ended up telling him my issue with Paxil and he said I can try St Johns Wort if I would like to try anything herbal... I thought it was a bit strange for a doctor to suggest anything herbal but just want to know if it really works... I stopped taking Paxil a very long time ago. It made me feel emotionally numb... really did not like it...
Asked by hs - Fri Jan 23 06:19:07 2009 - - 17 Answers - 2 Comments
A. St. John's Wort has some mild anti-depressant effects. Mild being the key word here. It was only somewhat effective in MILD cases of depression. The GP probably mentioned this since you were complaining about Paxil, which as far as anti-dpressants go, is pretty mild in the 'emotionally numbing' effect. I'm on Paxil as well and this emotional numbness is disconcerting sometimes, but there isn't really an alternative that works as well as it does for me. I've tried Zoloft (same effect, but stopped working after several years), and a few others (Wellbutrin and Effextor kept me from sleeping, probably because of the norepinephrine reuptake inhibition... or so I guess). St. John's Wort will probably do the same thing, but the problem is that… [cont.]
Answered by pelops_dl - Fri Jan 23 06:36:01 2009
Q. I used to take Paxil two years ago but stopped it within about 8 months of use despite being told it was a good idea to continue by the psychiatrist. But I went to see my GP a few days ago with another problem. I ended up telling him my issue with Paxil and he said I can try St Johns Wort if I would like to try anything herbal... I thought it was a bit strange for a doctor to suggest anything herbal but just want to know if it really works... I stopped taking Paxil a very long time ago. It made me feel emotionally numb... really did not like it...
Asked by hs - Fri Jan 23 06:19:07 2009 - - 17 Answers - 2 Comments
A. St. John's Wort has some mild anti-depressant effects. Mild being the key word here. It was only somewhat effective in MILD cases of depression. The GP probably mentioned this since you were complaining about Paxil, which as far as anti-dpressants go, is pretty mild in the 'emotionally numbing' effect. I'm on Paxil as well and this emotional numbness is disconcerting sometimes, but there isn't really an alternative that works as well as it does for me. I've tried Zoloft (same effect, but stopped working after several years), and a few others (Wellbutrin and Effextor kept me from sleeping, probably because of the norepinephrine reuptake inhibition... or so I guess). St. John's Wort will probably do the same thing, but the problem is that… [cont.]
Answered by pelops_dl - Fri Jan 23 06:36:01 2009
Does St Johns Wort actually help depression?
Q. Does st johns worth help with depression.. For the past few months i have been really down and past week or two i just cry all the time.. i don't want to take anti depressants, but i heard st johns wort can help? ALso does it make you gain weight? Are there any other herbal remedies to help with depression? I took two a couple of hours ago and now i'm feeling nautious, like i'm about to be sick.. is this a normal side effect?
Asked by Chlohi - Mon Jul 20 01:16:52 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. St. John's Wort does help some people with depression; I'm not sure if it will make you gain weight, but it ultimately depends on the person. No other herbal remedies come to mind, but there are probably some out there. If you're looking for natural remedies in general, vitamin B-complex supplements and/or omega-3 fatty acid supplements also help some people. Have you considered therapy? It can help a great deal in depression, as the therapist can teach you ways to help yourself get well on your own. If you decide to take this route, you may need an official diagnosis from psychiatrist; please note that you DO NOT need to take medication if you don't want to. Also, have you had any medical diagnostic tests done? There is the possibility… [cont.]
Answered by Acerah - Mon Jul 20 01:28:56 2009
Q. Does st johns worth help with depression.. For the past few months i have been really down and past week or two i just cry all the time.. i don't want to take anti depressants, but i heard st johns wort can help? ALso does it make you gain weight? Are there any other herbal remedies to help with depression? I took two a couple of hours ago and now i'm feeling nautious, like i'm about to be sick.. is this a normal side effect?
Asked by Chlohi - Mon Jul 20 01:16:52 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. St. John's Wort does help some people with depression; I'm not sure if it will make you gain weight, but it ultimately depends on the person. No other herbal remedies come to mind, but there are probably some out there. If you're looking for natural remedies in general, vitamin B-complex supplements and/or omega-3 fatty acid supplements also help some people. Have you considered therapy? It can help a great deal in depression, as the therapist can teach you ways to help yourself get well on your own. If you decide to take this route, you may need an official diagnosis from psychiatrist; please note that you DO NOT need to take medication if you don't want to. Also, have you had any medical diagnostic tests done? There is the possibility… [cont.]
Answered by Acerah - Mon Jul 20 01:28:56 2009
does st johns wort actually work? seems to good to be true?
Q. im a 17 yr old kid who has bene going throuhg some roughtimes in my head lately. someone suggested before i go on anti depressents that i should try st johns wort, its this natural stuff. has anyone tried it that can vouch for it?
Asked by maxhughs - Mon Apr 16 20:09:40 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it works because there is a phytoneutrient in there... a chemical (grown in nature) called a Xanthone. There are are around 200 of them in nature. Each of them are unique and are specific to a certain health function. unfortuneately, only several plants that contain xanthones are actually consumable. (many plants have xanthones but are located in roots or the bark, which are not consumable). St. John's Wort is one plant that actually contains one of these xanthones. That Xanthone from SJW is one that is targeted toward chemical imbalance that is in the head, which is also the same targeting by anti depressants. Another botanical, which actually a tropically / eastern grown fruit called a mangosteen fruit. this fruit as not 1,… [cont.]
Answered by robert c - Mon Apr 16 21:47:47 2007
Q. im a 17 yr old kid who has bene going throuhg some roughtimes in my head lately. someone suggested before i go on anti depressents that i should try st johns wort, its this natural stuff. has anyone tried it that can vouch for it?
Asked by maxhughs - Mon Apr 16 20:09:40 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it works because there is a phytoneutrient in there... a chemical (grown in nature) called a Xanthone. There are are around 200 of them in nature. Each of them are unique and are specific to a certain health function. unfortuneately, only several plants that contain xanthones are actually consumable. (many plants have xanthones but are located in roots or the bark, which are not consumable). St. John's Wort is one plant that actually contains one of these xanthones. That Xanthone from SJW is one that is targeted toward chemical imbalance that is in the head, which is also the same targeting by anti depressants. Another botanical, which actually a tropically / eastern grown fruit called a mangosteen fruit. this fruit as not 1,… [cont.]
Answered by robert c - Mon Apr 16 21:47:47 2007
Why on earth would St.Johns Wort and Gingko be illegal in Ireland?
Q. I ive in Ireland and I was thinking of buying Gingko but was told it's illegal and has been for about 3 or 4 years under new laws?!!! So too is St.Johns Wort and it seems some other natural pills. Yet, they are legal in the US, UK etc... @ Oldtimekid2: I phoned a few stores today asking about it, whether they have it and how much, and was told repeatedly that they are banned from stocking it because of Irish law. It's crazy but true!
Asked by Irish - Mon May 11 12:34:52 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Unfortunately, there are more times than I would care to admit that some higher-up official(s) read something or hear something that is either off-base or completely false and they run with it. Sometimes it's because one of their constituents brings it to their attention, sometimes it's the "common people" that they represent, and sometimes it's their own personal reading. Either way, they may restrict or ban a perfectly safe and natural product based on that and it does upset a lot of people. It's happened with hundreds of things in California, dozens of things in Canada, and a smaller number of items in many other countries and areas. The best thing you can do is to contact your local governmental officials (mayor, town counsel, etc),… [cont.]
Answered by oldtimekid2 - Mon May 11 15:46:46 2009
Q. I ive in Ireland and I was thinking of buying Gingko but was told it's illegal and has been for about 3 or 4 years under new laws?!!! So too is St.Johns Wort and it seems some other natural pills. Yet, they are legal in the US, UK etc... @ Oldtimekid2: I phoned a few stores today asking about it, whether they have it and how much, and was told repeatedly that they are banned from stocking it because of Irish law. It's crazy but true!
Asked by Irish - Mon May 11 12:34:52 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Unfortunately, there are more times than I would care to admit that some higher-up official(s) read something or hear something that is either off-base or completely false and they run with it. Sometimes it's because one of their constituents brings it to their attention, sometimes it's the "common people" that they represent, and sometimes it's their own personal reading. Either way, they may restrict or ban a perfectly safe and natural product based on that and it does upset a lot of people. It's happened with hundreds of things in California, dozens of things in Canada, and a smaller number of items in many other countries and areas. The best thing you can do is to contact your local governmental officials (mayor, town counsel, etc),… [cont.]
Answered by oldtimekid2 - Mon May 11 15:46:46 2009
Can I take St Johns wort for depression if I am on HIV meds?
Q. I am taking atazanivir, ritonavir and Kivexa. I had heard some time ago that you can't take the herb St John's wort with antivirals. but I am wondering if that was just with the old fasioned HIV treatments. TY starletatheart . I have just taken two st johns wort but wont take anymore as I don't want to create resistance and have to change drugs. Kivexa is Abacavir and lamivudene in one big orange pill. Air kisses
Asked by jim - Tue Sep 18 19:20:05 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is advised not to take St John's Wort concurrently with atazanivir and ritonavir because the St. John's Wort decreases levels and promotes resistance. I am not sure about Kivexa. What is the trade name for it?
Answered by starletatheart - Tue Sep 18 20:20:11 2007
Q. I am taking atazanivir, ritonavir and Kivexa. I had heard some time ago that you can't take the herb St John's wort with antivirals. but I am wondering if that was just with the old fasioned HIV treatments. TY starletatheart . I have just taken two st johns wort but wont take anymore as I don't want to create resistance and have to change drugs. Kivexa is Abacavir and lamivudene in one big orange pill. Air kisses
Asked by jim - Tue Sep 18 19:20:05 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is advised not to take St John's Wort concurrently with atazanivir and ritonavir because the St. John's Wort decreases levels and promotes resistance. I am not sure about Kivexa. What is the trade name for it?
Answered by starletatheart - Tue Sep 18 20:20:11 2007
Can I increase my dosage of St Johns Wort?
Q. I am currently taking 2 x St Johns Wort tablets a day which is the recommended dosage on the bottle. They are 334mg Standardised extract and provide 1 mg Hypercin. What harm would it do to increase the dosage to 3 or even 4 tablets a day. Would I be doing myself any harm and would it help my moods better.
Asked by mork&mindy - Sat Mar 24 12:22:06 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if you are taking these for depression have a look at PROXAN - this makes the brain create its own serotonin again (the happy chemical) whereas antidepressants put artifical serotonin in your brain... St Johns wart is very mild, if you dont have the desired effects I would have a chat to your doctor or psych and check this out! also EPA in omegas is great for the functioning of the brain, cheack out vegepa.com
Answered by Berky - Sat Mar 24 12:26:28 2007
Q. I am currently taking 2 x St Johns Wort tablets a day which is the recommended dosage on the bottle. They are 334mg Standardised extract and provide 1 mg Hypercin. What harm would it do to increase the dosage to 3 or even 4 tablets a day. Would I be doing myself any harm and would it help my moods better.
Asked by mork&mindy - Sat Mar 24 12:22:06 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. if you are taking these for depression have a look at PROXAN - this makes the brain create its own serotonin again (the happy chemical) whereas antidepressants put artifical serotonin in your brain... St Johns wart is very mild, if you dont have the desired effects I would have a chat to your doctor or psych and check this out! also EPA in omegas is great for the functioning of the brain, cheack out vegepa.com
Answered by Berky - Sat Mar 24 12:26:28 2007
is it ok to switch brands of st johns wort just like that?
Q. ive been taking st johns wort for about a month but ive run out of them ones now and i have a box of the brand kira st johns wort is it ok to just start straight into that pack.
Asked by tigertiger28 - Mon Jun 29 10:40:30 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. yes- I used 6 different kinds while I was taking them. Just try to match the dosages- same MG of the pills
Answered by unknown - Mon Jun 29 10:44:34 2009
Q. ive been taking st johns wort for about a month but ive run out of them ones now and i have a box of the brand kira st johns wort is it ok to just start straight into that pack.
Asked by tigertiger28 - Mon Jun 29 10:40:30 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. yes- I used 6 different kinds while I was taking them. Just try to match the dosages- same MG of the pills
Answered by unknown - Mon Jun 29 10:44:34 2009
I saw a buliteen on some kids taking st. johns wort and smoking it. what kind a effects could this have?
Q. they took the capsules apart and poured it into a paper tube. then lit one end and smoked it. Is this harmful for them? what side effects could there be? i read st john wort is very anti cancer.
Asked by Candace - Wed Feb 11 22:36:40 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Salaam, That is terrible. They will suffer from addiction and eventually brain cancer. Peace ^_^
Answered by Dhan Noon - Sat Feb 14 15:02:13 2009
Q. they took the capsules apart and poured it into a paper tube. then lit one end and smoked it. Is this harmful for them? what side effects could there be? i read st john wort is very anti cancer.
Asked by Candace - Wed Feb 11 22:36:40 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Salaam, That is terrible. They will suffer from addiction and eventually brain cancer. Peace ^_^
Answered by Dhan Noon - Sat Feb 14 15:02:13 2009
Is St Johns Wort available in liquid form and if so, where?
Q. I felt less stressed when taking St Johns Wort but have much difficulty swallowing any pills. Please help if you know if I can buy in liquid form. Thanks. Holidays are particularly hard for me so if you have any other suggestions, would greatly appreciate.
Asked by Tennessee - Sat Dec 9 14:27:52 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Look for it in tincture form at a health food store. Try this link to purchase online:
Answered by tripledavis - Sat Dec 9 14:36:48 2006
Q. I felt less stressed when taking St Johns Wort but have much difficulty swallowing any pills. Please help if you know if I can buy in liquid form. Thanks. Holidays are particularly hard for me so if you have any other suggestions, would greatly appreciate.
Asked by Tennessee - Sat Dec 9 14:27:52 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Look for it in tincture form at a health food store. Try this link to purchase online:
Answered by tripledavis - Sat Dec 9 14:36:48 2006
Taking St Johns wort after stopping effexor?
Q. I just wondered how soon after stopping effexor, can I try St Johns wort? I'm hoping it will help me with my depression, which hasn't been too bad lately, but I know is still there, I stopped effexor because I think it was the main reason for me being so tired most days, I struggled to stay awake. Hoping someone can tell me if it has helped them?
Asked by confused - Thu Apr 3 08:21:12 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Effexor has quite a few side effects, and stopping it is not necessarily a bad thing. St. John's Wort, though is a slippery idea. For one, in the US, we have no "standardization" of herbal products that require the product you buy to be matched to those used in studies. For instance, if you read a successful study that shows St. John's Wort actually working. It may indicate that there is a certain milligram used in conjunction with another herb, a certain base, and maybe drank with chamomile tea. What you might buy can be very different, because we just don't regulate the products in that manner here in the US. If you do try it, you can try as early as a week or two after going off the effexor, and you need to find a brand that is at… [cont.]
Answered by Bob - Thu Apr 3 08:41:30 2008
Q. I just wondered how soon after stopping effexor, can I try St Johns wort? I'm hoping it will help me with my depression, which hasn't been too bad lately, but I know is still there, I stopped effexor because I think it was the main reason for me being so tired most days, I struggled to stay awake. Hoping someone can tell me if it has helped them?
Asked by confused - Thu Apr 3 08:21:12 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Effexor has quite a few side effects, and stopping it is not necessarily a bad thing. St. John's Wort, though is a slippery idea. For one, in the US, we have no "standardization" of herbal products that require the product you buy to be matched to those used in studies. For instance, if you read a successful study that shows St. John's Wort actually working. It may indicate that there is a certain milligram used in conjunction with another herb, a certain base, and maybe drank with chamomile tea. What you might buy can be very different, because we just don't regulate the products in that manner here in the US. If you do try it, you can try as early as a week or two after going off the effexor, and you need to find a brand that is at… [cont.]
Answered by Bob - Thu Apr 3 08:41:30 2008
Is it ok to mix st johns wort and kava kava?
Q. I recently purchased kava kava to relieve myself of stress and anxiety. Worked like a charm. I also purchases st johns wort to relieve my depression. I haven't taken that yet..Are there any known problems of mixing the two together? Both are in pill form...also how long after taking a kava kava pill is it safe to drink alcohol?
Asked by witzode - Mon Nov 17 20:54:52 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No. There is no harm in taking them both. The combination will make you extremely calm. Just make sure you take them according to the direction on the package. The company I buy my supplements from has one formula with both combined. It works very well. The is another suggestion though, that seem to work for mood. Include banana in your diet.
Answered by Fater45 - Mon Nov 17 21:11:46 2008
Q. I recently purchased kava kava to relieve myself of stress and anxiety. Worked like a charm. I also purchases st johns wort to relieve my depression. I haven't taken that yet..Are there any known problems of mixing the two together? Both are in pill form...also how long after taking a kava kava pill is it safe to drink alcohol?
Asked by witzode - Mon Nov 17 20:54:52 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No. There is no harm in taking them both. The combination will make you extremely calm. Just make sure you take them according to the direction on the package. The company I buy my supplements from has one formula with both combined. It works very well. The is another suggestion though, that seem to work for mood. Include banana in your diet.
Answered by Fater45 - Mon Nov 17 21:11:46 2008
Can St Johns Wort and Melatonin be safe to take together?
Q. St Johns Wort for depression, and Melatonin to help me get to sleep. "No n", how much do you take of each per day please?
Asked by joy_hardyman2003 - Mon Oct 23 18:00:10 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. St. John's wort If you're already taking one drug, don't add St. John's wort without consulting your doctor. The combination may lead to serious side effects. kava Excessive drowsiness may occur when taken together. Use with caution. melatonin Excessive drowsiness may occur when taken together. Use with caution. melissa Excessive drowsiness may occur when taken together. Use with caution. skullcap Excessive drowsiness may occur when taken together. Use with caution. valerian Excessive drowsiness may occur when taken together. Use with caution.
Answered by Eden* - Tue Oct 24 12:40:13 2006
Q. St Johns Wort for depression, and Melatonin to help me get to sleep. "No n", how much do you take of each per day please?
Asked by joy_hardyman2003 - Mon Oct 23 18:00:10 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. St. John's wort If you're already taking one drug, don't add St. John's wort without consulting your doctor. The combination may lead to serious side effects. kava Excessive drowsiness may occur when taken together. Use with caution. melatonin Excessive drowsiness may occur when taken together. Use with caution. melissa Excessive drowsiness may occur when taken together. Use with caution. skullcap Excessive drowsiness may occur when taken together. Use with caution. valerian Excessive drowsiness may occur when taken together. Use with caution.
Answered by Eden* - Tue Oct 24 12:40:13 2006
does anyone know whether st johns wort will interact with appetite supressant pill - hoodia gordonii?
Q. I have been taking st johns wort from 'holland and barratt' 3 tabs per day, for 1 week, so not had any positive effects from it as yet. I want to start taking an appetite supressant called 'hoodia gordonii' to lose a couple of stones in weight, also from holland and barratt. does anyone now if the two products will interact with one another? thanks
Asked by karen i - Wed Mar 26 11:54:09 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. they should be ok to take together the main medication you have to aviod taking with st johns wart are the contraceptive pill and other prescribed anti depressents. hoodia just helps you to feel more full so you eat smaller meals.so should be fine i study herbal remedies and no people who have taken them both at the same time.
Answered by mummy to Daisy- jane. 1.10.09 - Wed Mar 26 12:09:59 2008
Q. I have been taking st johns wort from 'holland and barratt' 3 tabs per day, for 1 week, so not had any positive effects from it as yet. I want to start taking an appetite supressant called 'hoodia gordonii' to lose a couple of stones in weight, also from holland and barratt. does anyone now if the two products will interact with one another? thanks
Asked by karen i - Wed Mar 26 11:54:09 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. they should be ok to take together the main medication you have to aviod taking with st johns wart are the contraceptive pill and other prescribed anti depressents. hoodia just helps you to feel more full so you eat smaller meals.so should be fine i study herbal remedies and no people who have taken them both at the same time.
Answered by mummy to Daisy- jane. 1.10.09 - Wed Mar 26 12:09:59 2008
Have you tried an herbal antidepresant like St. Johns' Wort and how did it work for you?
Q. Or some other OTC health store type that worked for you. I know some of you are going to say go to the Dr., etc but this man is jobless and falling through the cracks in the system.
Asked by Over The Rainbow - Thu Apr 24 01:56:36 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First it is essential to confirm the person has depression before some lay person starts treating him for "depression". Second, yes, St John's Wart has some mild anti-depressant effects and can be used in mild depression. The problem with all herbal products is the high variability of active ingredient from one plant to the next, one farmer to the next, and that nobody really knows for sure what the active ingredient is.
Answered by SkepDoc 2.0 - Thu Apr 24 02:27:39 2008
Q. Or some other OTC health store type that worked for you. I know some of you are going to say go to the Dr., etc but this man is jobless and falling through the cracks in the system.
Asked by Over The Rainbow - Thu Apr 24 01:56:36 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First it is essential to confirm the person has depression before some lay person starts treating him for "depression". Second, yes, St John's Wart has some mild anti-depressant effects and can be used in mild depression. The problem with all herbal products is the high variability of active ingredient from one plant to the next, one farmer to the next, and that nobody really knows for sure what the active ingredient is.
Answered by SkepDoc 2.0 - Thu Apr 24 02:27:39 2008
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