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I bought 3 packets of St. John's Wort today - does it work?

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chelsygirl · 17/02/2008 19:37

I've been feeling really low, A LOT DUE TO THE SLEEPING (or non sleeping) habits of my boys

had anyone else been helped by taking this?

thanks

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nickytwotimes · 17/02/2008 19:41

Haven't taken it myself, but many find it effective, BUT it interacts with some drugs, including the contraceptive pill, so ask your pharmacist before you take any! It works in the same way as MAOI antidepressants and should therefore be treated with respect as should all herbal remedies.
Here endeth the lecture.
Hope it helps, by the way.

Maidamess · 17/02/2008 19:43

Yes Yes Yes it works. Made my clouds go away!!

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chelsygirl · 17/02/2008 19:49

good!

how long will I have to wait till I feel the benefits?

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dontwanttogetoutofbed · 17/02/2008 19:53

you cant take it while pregnant or breastfeeding and as with all homeopathy avoid mint while taking it (i dont know why). for me it was effective immediately although i bought a special kind that is super strong, it may take up to 2 months as far as i understood. drink lots of water as that helps with or without the st johns wort

wilbur · 17/02/2008 19:54

Yes it works, but you have to take it religiously, and I found it's a few weeks before you really feel a difference. Dosage matters too - I take a 300mg strength capsule twice a day and 3 times a day the week before my period. Just checking, you're not breastfeeding are you? St J's is not recommended for b'feeders.

Chaotica · 17/02/2008 19:58

Worked for me too.

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chelsygirl · 17/02/2008 20:05

not bf or pregnant!

will take one tablet 300mg strength once a day, this is what it says on the box? (boots own??)

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Pofacedandarrogant · 17/02/2008 20:10

It's as effective as the SSRI group of antidepressants in mild to moderate depression if taken regularly but you need to take it for probably 4-6 months.It does have significant interactions with many prescription medications so always tell your doctor if he/she is going to prescribe.
And please seek help if you need it.....don't struggle alone.
HTH

dontwanttogetoutofbed · 17/02/2008 20:18

my doctor gave me one that is 600mg with slow release (like taking two 300mg a day). i found it helped wonderfully but then i had to stop due to pregnancy. after that got too depressed and had to take real ADs since the st johns wort didn't help anymore ;(

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