Has anybody had sucess with the herbal suppliment St. Johns Wart? It claims to be a "mood enhancer" that is as effective as antidepressants in treating: depression, anxiety, sleep problems, anorexia, apathy, and feelings of worthlessness. I've been taking this for a couple days now but haven't noticed any signicicant changes. Just wondering if anybody else has tried this.
St. Johns Wart
Started by maddysalome, Oct 12 2011 03:42 PM
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Posted 19 February 2012 - 09:56 PM
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Just to let you know you should not take St John's wort if you are weaning off Cymbalta, you can take it once your off the drug. I would check with a Naturopath first. If you take it while you are on cymbalta it can cause seizure's it is an anti depressant. It will interact with the Cymbalta also Gingo interacts in a negative way with Cymbalta.
Just to let you know you should not take St John's wort if you are weaning off Cymbalta, you can take it once your off the drug. I would check with a Naturopath first. If you take it while you are on cymbalta it can cause seizure's it is an anti depressant. It will interact with the Cymbalta also Gingo interacts in a negative way with Cymbalta.
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Posted 23 September 2012 - 01:51 AM
Has anybody had sucess with the herbal suppliment St. Johns Wart? It claims to be a "mood enhancer" that is as effective as antidepressants in treating: depression, anxiety, sleep problems, anorexia, apathy, and feelings of worthlessness. I've been taking this for a couple days now but haven't noticed any signicicant changes. Just wondering if anybody else has tried this.
Hi
St. John's Wart can be dangerous to use. It works mainly on a placebo effect. A much safer option is L-THeanine which has minimal side effects and will help with mood swings, anxiety and sleep.
Hope this helps.
God bless
Don M.H.
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