Posted by KaraS on January 11, 2005, at 21:43:55
In reply to Re: Anyone here ever mixed SJW with and SSRI?, posted by Jakeman on January 11, 2005, at 21:06:23
> > I'm thinking of a small amount of an SSRI or SNRI (like maybe 75 mg. of Effexor) with a some SJW. Is the risk in mixing them because of serotonin syndrome or something else?
> >
> Kara,
> I'm hesitant to post anything because reactions differ so much, especially with me. I've mixed SJW with Celexa and it improved antidepressant effect for a few days then wore off. I used Perika. I've always had a problem getting long-term efficacy from SJW. But others have had better results, maybe I needed to increase the dosage. I need to do a longer trial to see if SJW is a good augmenter (is that a word?)
> J
>
>Hi J,
Thanks for your response. Do you mind if I ask what dosages of each you took? It's good to know that it wasn't dangerous to mix them but maybe you were at low doses of each. Also, have you taken SJW by itself? I tried the Perika brand and it made me feel really sick. I think I can tolerate some other brands though.
Take care,
K
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