st john's wort

What is St John's Wort good for?

St John's wort is a herbal remedy that has been used for hundreds of years to treat mental health problems. Today it is mainly used as an over-the-counter remedy to treat mild and moderate depression, and sometimes seasonal affective disorder (SAD), mild anxiety and sleep problems.

What are the side effects of St John's wort?

Other side effects of St. John's wort are usually minor and uncommon. They may include upset stomach, dry mouth, headache, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, sexual dysfunction, or sensitivity to sunlight.

Why is St John's Wort banned in Ireland?

The IMB made the decision due to potential adverse interactions of St John's wort with other drugs, the quality of the products available and concerns about people self-medicating for depression.

Is St John's wort safe to take?

Taking St. John's wort with antidepressants might increase the risk of the accumulation of high levels of serotonin in your body. Too much serotonin can cause mild to severe side effects. Taking this supplement and an antidepressant requires a doctor's supervision.

How long does St John's wort take to kick in?

It may take 3 to 6 weeks to feel any effects from St. John's wort.

Who should not take St John's wort?

One 2011 study indicated the herbal supplement can reduce the effectiveness of Xanax, an anxiety medication. Wolf noted that pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid St. John's wort. So should people who are sensitive to sunlight, as the herb can intensify the effect.

Should I take St John's wort in the morning or night?

It can cause some side effects such as trouble sleeping, vivid dreams, restlessness, anxiety, irritability, stomach upset, fatigue, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, skin rash, diarrhea, and tingling. Take St. John's wort in the morning or lower the dose if it seems to be causing sleep problems.

Is St John's Wort good for your liver?

John's wort has not been linked to serum enzyme elevations or to clinically apparent liver injury. Because of its many herb-drug interactions and effects on the P450 system and drug transport and excretion, St. John's wort may increase or decrease the likelihood of drug induced liver injury from other medications.

Does St John's wort give you energy?

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is used in traditional herbalism as a nerve tonic and antidepressant. It is said to be helpful in revitalizing those who are tired, low in energy, or simply fed up.

Is St John's wort toxic to dogs?

St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), also known as Klamath weed, is a member of the Clusiaceae family and is toxic for dogs, causing photosensitization (sun sensitivity) and contact dermatitis.

Does St John's wort really work?

Studies show that St. John's wort can be as effective as antidepressants in treating mild to moderate depression — and has fewer side effects. Additionally, some evidence supports its use for the treatment of PMS, wound healing and symptoms of menopause.

Do you need a prescription for St John Wort?

John's wort is only available with a prescription. St. John's wort is most commonly used for depression and mood disorders.

Does St John's Wort help you lose weight?

The use of St. John's wort for weight loss is potentially very dangerous and it should not be used as a weight-loss product.

Can you drink alcohol with St John's wort?

You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with St. John's wort. Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of St. John's wort such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating.

What medications should not be taken with St John's wort?

There are also reasonable grounds for concern that St John's Wort may reduce the efficacy of the following medicines:

warfarin.
digoxin.
theophylline.
other HIV protease inhibitors (saquinavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir)
HIV non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (efavirenz, nevirapine, delavirdine)

Is St John's Wort good for sciatica?

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John's Wort is a highly effective herb for sciatica pain. It even helps regenerate nerve tissue damaged by sciatica.

Can St John's wort cause panic attacks?

The most important risk associated with Hypericum extracts is reported to be the interactions with other drugs. However, as reported here, a single dose of St John's wort extract can induce a panic attack. It is crucial to investigate herbal drug use in patients presenting with psychiatric complaints.

Is valerian root good for anxiety?

People use valerian to relieve anxiety, depression, and poor sleep, and also to ease menstrual and stomach cramps. Valerian has a mild calming effect that does not usually result in sleepiness the next day.

Does St Johns Wort cause hair loss?

Results: St John's wort may cause serotonin syndrome in sensitive patients. In addition, St John's wort may be associated with hair loss.

Can I take St John's wort long term?

Therefore, St. John's wort extract ZE 117 is a safe and effective way to treat mild to moderate depression over long periods of time, and therefore seems especially suitable for a relapse prevention.