You will have to decide if it is okay to take St Johns Wort. It does react with other medications. and never mix it with an antidepressant. I believe it and another popular herbal (name escapes me) are banned in Canada because of side effects. Personally I would use valerian root instead, or Lemon Balm tea.
There is some thought that it might fall under the class MAO antidepressant even though mild. The only people that I know who have taken it have quit or switched to an anti depressant or mood stabilizer. There should be a 14 day washout period before switching to be on the safe side.
Hopefully you're working with a certified professional. I took this stuff, and wasted a lot of time and money working with someone who was just preying on me. In North America, anyone can hang out a shingle and call themselves an expert.
Read the real expert's column - he's a certified, respected professional.
Check out the Ask the Expert question regarding Herbal Remedies. Dr. Farvolden discusses the evidence out there regarding herbal rememdies (including St. John's Wort).
Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication or supplements.
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i just want to no if anyone has any oppinions on st johns wort herbal remedy? i have been taking it for around 5 weeks now and i think it is helping, its helped me to sleep better also, iv had no side effects at all, they say its like a natural anti depressant.
i no some prescribed drugs can mask anxiety symptoms to can be hard to get rid of anixiety, i dont feel like its masked my syptoms so im still able to deal with situations im in, which i dont think is a bad thing if im going to learn to help myself, is it ok to keep taking them?
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