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Posted by Angel1 on January 16, 2003, at 5:45:42
Any responders to St. John's Wort? Can it be taken with other medications? Including antibiotics?
Angel1
Posted by Bill L on January 16, 2003, at 8:30:47
In reply to St. Johns Wort - Any Responders?, posted by Angel1 on January 16, 2003, at 5:45:42
The only interaction concern that I can remember is that SJW can make birth control pills less effective.
Posted by bookgurl99 on January 16, 2003, at 10:36:46
In reply to St. Johns Wort - Any Responders?, posted by Angel1 on January 16, 2003, at 5:45:42
It made my gf horny. :D
Posted by HenryO on January 16, 2003, at 23:17:42
In reply to Re: St. Johns Wort - Any Responders?, posted by bookgurl99 on January 16, 2003, at 10:36:46
I got no effect from it. Others might have though.
Posted by wild_0ne on January 17, 2003, at 0:46:36
In reply to St. Johns Wort - Any Responders?, posted by Angel1 on January 16, 2003, at 5:45:42
I have been taking it for 2 weeks and have had some improvment so far. Not great, a bit up and down, but the lows aren't as low (which is good).
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Posted by BekkaH on January 17, 2003, at 1:26:09
In reply to Re: St. Johns Wort - Any Responders?, posted by wild_0ne on January 17, 2003, at 0:46:36
Keep in mind that "natural" is not necessarily safe. As you are probably aware, dietary supplements are not regulated, and the quality control can vary greatly from one batch to the next. You might want to check ConsumerLabs to see whether they have evaluated the products you are taking. They analyze over-the-counter supplements and report on whether the products contain the ingredients and the amounts of those ingredients that the labels say they contain. There is often a vast discrepancy between what the label states and what is actually there.
According to an article I read recently on Natural Mood Remedies, on msnbc.com, St. John's Wort can change the blood levels of antidepressants, may counteract treatments for HIV and cancer, and interfere with anesthesia. Be sure to tell your doctor about everything you are taking. There are also some excellent drug interaction websites.
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