St. John's Wort Questions

St. John's Wort - So no one here has switched from SJW to a prescription anti-depressant? How could?

... this be? I know I'm not the only one. My question is, is it worth it to try a drug in place of SWJ? The sjw works well for a lot of things, but doesn't really alleviate ocd. Thanks for ...

Posted 27 Dec 2012 • 2 answers •

Lexapro vs 5htp or tryptophan Have been off of St. John's Wort for a week, so that I?

... can try a prescription ssri for ocd. Am still very nervous about trying a prescription. In the past, I couldn't tolerate an ssri for more than 2 or 3 days. I've read such good things ...

Posted 24 Dec 2012 • 1 answer •

I've been taking St. John's Wort for about 3 years and I am thinking about switching to Lexapro.?

... The literature that came with Lexapro said to stop SJW for 14 days before taking the drug. That's a big commitment, because the SJW helps. Also, I am a person who is very into natural ...

Posted 17 Dec 2012 • 1 answer •

How safe is interacting tylenol and St. John's Wort?

I take 650mg tylenol painkillers and St. John's Wort everyday. Then occasionally I drink beer and energy shots. Is all this safe?

Posted 3 Apr 2012 • 1 answer •

St. John's Wort - Any information on using St.John's Wort with Evening Primrose for premenopausal?

... symptoms I am a 38yr old female who has been having hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, irritability, for about a month now, and talked with my ob/gyn. He suggested this combination and I ...

Posted 27 Jul 2011 • 2 answers • 1 star

From St. John's wort to paxil? Is there a grace period to get the Wort out before paxil in?

I have been on St John's Wort for a month now, and while I do feel slightly less depressed, my anxieties are getiing out of control. My doctor has prescribed me paxil but how long should I wait ...

Posted 9 Mar 2011 • 2 answers •

Does St. John's Wort help with insomnia? Thanks?

Posted 3 Mar 2011 • 2 answers • 1 star

St. John's Wort - can i take these in the morning & can i take benadryl with it?

Hi everyone! Wanted to pick your brains and see if it would be okay to take pills in the morning. Just started taking them last night about 7:00 p.m. and I was up all night. Would it be okay to take ...

Posted 2 Mar 2011 • 1 answer •

Can I take st. John's wort with Welbutrin?

My doctor says yes, but I am concerned about the warning's of serotonin shock even though these drugs/herbs work on different parts of the brain. Has anyone tried this combination or are you a ...

Posted 1 Mar 2011 • 3 answers • 1 star

How long should I wait before taking Celexa after being on St. John's Worts for 2 weeks irregularly?

I haven't been taking them as the bottle says. Usually once a day if I remember too. How long should I wait before starting the Celexa I've been perscribed this past week.

Posted 10 Nov 2010 • 1 answer •

Clindamycin HC1 150 mg - can I take this with St Johns Wort and Ginseng?

I just need to know what interaction this antibiotic would have if I take herbal medicaton (St, John's Wort 3x daily and ginseng 3x daily) I could not find any information on this specific ...

Posted 29 Sep 2010 • 1 answer •

Is it okay to take St Johns Wort with Imtrex?

Posted 2 Sep 2010 • 1 answer •

Can I take phentermine with St; John's wort?

Posted 10 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •

St. John's Wort - does st johns wort cause weight gain?

Unexplained gain of 7-10 lbs in 1 month. I have never had a weight problem? I also have feelings of bloating and distended stomach. I am a healthy 48 yr old female. 5'9", was 142 lbs, now ...

Posted 27 Jul 2010 • 1 answer •

My gf has depression and anxiety and wants something to help, but has conflicting medication. Help?

She's been recently been dealing with depression and severe anxiety issues, but already takes Imitrex for the occasional migraine and Melatonin to help her sleep. She can't really afford to ...

Posted 8 Jul 2010 • 9 answers •