st johns wort tabs question

[biglips]

Is it worth me buying some even though I'm exhausted from not sleeping well for years due to struggling financially. My dh is self employed and business is not great.

Thanks

[Tate15]

Try magnesium supplement instead.

[blahblahblah2000]

It can help some people. Just be aware it does interfere with some prescription medicine (I.e. Decreases effectiveness of contraceptive pill)

[scaevola]

I think you should go and see a GP before self-medicating.

Yes, if you were in Germany, you might be given St John's Wort by your doctor (as it's mainstream there) but British doctors don't seem to use it. So self-medication is probably the only route if you have a specific reason to want that specific thing.

But I'd wanted to be checked, for things like thyroid function or possible anaemia, before choosing a medicine.

And yes, you need to check your contraception (if using any) if you take St John's Wort as it interferes with the pill.

[biglips]

I've had everything tested and I'm on the coil.

[biglips]

The jaydess coil I am on (the low hormone coil).....and I don't take any other meds