Paxil vs st john's wort

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Avatar f tn Actually, the above statement is partly correct and partly incorrect. First, St. John's Wort isn't an OTC med -- that's something like aspirin or Robutussin. St. John's Wort isn't a med, it's a plant, one that comes in many forms such as tinctures, capsules, teas, standardized extracts, etc..
Avatar f tn I was thinking about trying st. John's wort for depression. I take tramadol for a knee alignment issue. I currently take 100mg-200mg about 3 times a week. I know there is an interaction with st. John's wort due to the seratonin increase they both cause. Am I able to take the st. John's wort on days I don't need the tramadol? If not, how long should I wait to take the St. John's wort after taking the tramadol and when would I be able to take the st.
Avatar f tn I have tried both st johns wort and valerian root. St john's wort just made me tired, and valerian root made mt head feel buzzy and gave me a headache. But I must say that i tried these remedies after having been on benzos and trying to get off.... they did not help me. But they might help you. Fair warning, tho: DO NOT take st johns wort if you take zoloft!!! They interact awfully. Good luck!
Avatar n tn You can slow down the taper and see if it helps, but the Paxil flu, as it's known, is pretty common when coming off any anti-depressant. Some say a hefty daily dose of fish oil helps, and some say when you finally quit taking some St. John's Wort can help, but most people will get some kind of withdrawal from these meds. Yours so far actually sounds fairly mild, but I would say you're probably tapering too quickly for you if cutting by half has already produced such discomfort.
Avatar f tn Your pharmacist won't know anything about St. John's Wort, they don't study anything but pharmaceutical medicine in school. St. John's Wort isn't really for anxiety, it's for depression (and many other things -- it's also an anti-viral and helps with nerve problems, for example). Nobody really knows how St. John's Wort works for depression, but it is recommended not to take it if taking a drug targeting serotonin.
Avatar f tn Are you on medication? There's no problem with St. John's Wort and evening primrose, but there might be a problem with medication and St. John's Wort. Evening primrose should be taken with meals that contain some fat, as it is mostly fats. And yes, you can also take Omega 3 oils. Evening primrose primarily contains omega 6 oils. As for dosing herbs, which would include St.
3426232 tn?1347334614 No. Klonopin is an addictive drug, and is best used on a regular basis, not as needed, so you'll just end up addicted to a second drug. There are some meds that are used to help, but not benzos. Sometimes if you have a difficult time coming off Paxil a psychiatrist will switch you over at the end of your Paxil taper to Prozac or even St. John's Wort because they are easier to quit than Paxil but give a mild boost to serotonin.
Avatar n tn St. Johns wort is usually very mild, but maybe you just had an allergec reaction to the herb. I would find it almost impossible for anyone that was only taking St John's wort to develope Serotonin Syndrome. Now if one was combining St Johns Wors with an SSRI medication then, yes there is a risk of Serotonin syndrome. This is why the Wort must never be taken in tandem with any prescribed antidepressant drug.
6861995 tn?1385501475 Buspirone is a very strange medication -- it hasn't done particularly well in studies and it's been around a long time, but some people find it effective. St. John's Wort is used for depression and nobody really knows why it works when it works -- theories have differed as to which neurotransmitters are affected. Generally it is not advised to take St. John's Wort with serotonin targeting drugs, as it might affect serotonin, and buspirone does have an effect on serotonin.
Avatar n tn I took the St. John's wort one day two doses and forgot the next, and that next morning woke up dizzy. Haven't taken it since, and flew back and forth to Texas, and haven't felt totally straight since then. Although, I have taken Xanax in between and drank some. I just haven't ever been dizzy before. My Mother has and says its hireditary, and her brother also, I'm 33, and she said that's about when she started noticing veritigo type symptoms on and off.
Avatar f tn Has anyone taken St John's wort to treat depression? Does it work? I'm considering taking it, but I'm not sure of how effective it is... I'd appreciate any comments. Thanks.
782550 tn?1333484257 Don't know anything about Malarone, but try asking your pharmacist. Keep in mind that St. John's Wort is primarily for depression; there are better things out there specifically for anxiety, unless you've already found this herb to do the trick for you. If it does, it would indicate your primary problem is depression, not anxiety, as depression can cause anxiety. You might also look St.
Avatar f tn I never tried it but the results are scientifically valid. It is not fully understood how it is acting but it is very likely that it is affecting you serotonin reuptake (along with more complex phytochemical reactions) just like another SSRI like Prozac. I mean, we didn't invent chemistry and nature do have a lot to teach us and it taught us. ''An analysis of twenty-nine clinical trials with more than five thousand patients was conducted by Cochrane Collaboration.
Avatar f tn Did you taper off or quit cold turkey? And how does your doc know how long it'll last? It's different for everyone. So far, your symptoms are actually pretty tame for Paxil, so I think you'll be fine. This is referred to as the Paxil flu, but if it starts to get emotional, then go back on it and taper off more slowly.
4380186 tn?1355930258 From what I know, St Johns Wort can help some people with mild depression. I think it's best to talk about this with your Dr if you're wanting to get off of your meds. You may need to taper and your Dr can help with the tapering schedule.
Avatar m tn What is everyones thoughts on St John's Wort? Does it really work? I know that it takes about 2 mos to feel the efects of it.
Avatar f tn Unless you're talking vitamins, St. John's Wort, or the like, there is technically on OTC medication for depression, just supplement-type things. If you take St. John's Wort, however, do check with your healthcare professional. It interacts with A LOT of medication, so you want to make sure it's safe before you take it.
Avatar m tn Hello, St John's Wort is known for supplements. If what you took was a herbal supplement then has NO AFFECTION to HIV tests.
Avatar f tn I've heard before that St. John's Wort is a good natural remedy for depression. Has anyone tried it? Did you have good or bad effects? Is there a danger with taking St. John's Wort? Anything I should know before I try it?
Avatar n tn Neither one. It would be better to treat the anxiety with a proven medication, like buspirone. St. John's wort is a bad choice. It's only been proven to work in very mild cases of depression anyway. You need prescription anti-anxiety medication. And an education about how herpes is spread.
Avatar f tn My psychiatrist just prescribed Lemectal to me for major depression. She chose this med because I have experienced debilitating side effects with most SSRI and SSNI meds, and she said Lemectal has few reported side effects. I have taken St. John's Wort for 18 years to treat my chronic, low-grade depression, and when I stop taking it, I slide into a real funk and become easily angered and irritated by ordinary situations.
550739 tn?1224163372 On Web MD, they say not to take them together because St. John's Wort causes the Xanax to not work due to how it is processed in the liver. (You may look it up for a more accurate description.) I had just been taking Xanax as needed, trying not to take it unless necessary. A doctor gave me SJW from her line of supplements. It really helped. Because of it, I rarely need the Xanax. However, I have taken it on occasion.
1243620 tn?1274790697 Who has tried St. John's Wort? Did it work for you? Were there side effects? How long did it take to take effect?