Posted by dude on June 19, 2001, at 18:54:24
In reply to ST JOHNS WORT SIDE EFFECTS, posted by dana on June 18, 2001, at 19:24:06
Hi Dana,
I tried St. Johns Wort for 3 weeks, but then I
quit because I have to take antibiotics often
and SJW may reduce the ammount of antibiotics
in your blood stream. But let me tell you about
my experience. SJW definetly has less side
effects than most perscription ADs, but it is
not like a sugar pill. When I took it, I could
only sleep about 6 hours a night, I felt somewhat
fatigued during the day, I had a little increased
anxiety, a little dizziness, and I had VERY vivid
dreams. But I have high anxiety and am therefore
very sensitive to medication, so you could
very well have little if no side effects. Also,
like with other ADs, I bet that the side effects
will diminish with time.The good news: no sexual side effects;
it possibly even increased my libido!Check out the web site: www.sjwinfo.org. It has
a message board with other users and some good
information.Good luck!
dude
> I have just come off Zoloft after two years..... but felt a bit vulnerable without some sort of support. I tried half a tablet a day of St. Johns Wort for nearly two weeks, and was prepared to build up the dose gradually, however I found they seem to cause DIZZINESS !!......... the day I stopped taking them, the dizziness left.
>
> Has anyone experienced side-effects from using it ?
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