st john's wort

tomorrow is a new day · 11-09-2015, 11:50 PM

I have bought some SJW today. It is max strength (425mg daily). Does anyone have any experience with this?

iron.maiden · 12-09-2015, 01:20 AM

I tried it for a little while. I didn't notice any effects, but I didn't stick with it for more than about a month. I wonder if I should have given it more of a chance. It was a long while back now though...

Just be careful if you take anything else because SJW reacts with a lot of other medicines.

Snow White. · 12-09-2015, 10:23 AM

Yes if you take anything else check that it is ok with a pharmacist and do not take other antidepressants with it.

I tried it but it didn't work for me, I believe it's most suitable for mild-moderate depression and unfortunately that was not suitable for me, but I wish you all the best

Ballerina123 · 12-09-2015, 04:31 PM

I know it takes 2-4 weeks to see an effect and also can't be taken with some other meds so speak to a pharmacist.

[Luna] · 12-09-2015, 06:05 PM

I echo what other's have said about interaction with medications.
Let us know how you get on with it. I hope it helps x

ParanormalChickenGeek · 12-09-2015, 09:16 PM

I've tried it years ago and had no effect. Personally I'm not a great believer in herbal remedies. You should look at the research into its efficacy, it's not highly proven to be effective. I'd suggest seeing a health professional for any low mood symptoms and see what they suggest.

tiptoes · 14-09-2015, 05:55 PM

It can interact with some contraceptions - so really check all medication interactions (some people forget that contraception is medication too!)

I think I tried it once, can't remember how it was though.

Steel Maiden · 15-09-2015, 03:00 PM

Where did you buy it from? Some preparations are nortoriously unreliable in their content, especially from health food shops. Also there are loads of CYP450 enzyme interactions.