St john wort

Hey everybody does this stuff work because doctor took me off of zoloft because It was not working and I saw this at walmart and wanna know how long should I have to take for it too work thanks In an advance

Well, I have to say that it didn't work well enough for me. I tried it first before I went on any anti-depressant. But I think it might have a bit of an effect because I believe I read that it shouldn't be taken with such drugs.....Maybe for mild depression or something?

When I tried it, it worked a bit but then it stopped working after about a month.

Its an herb and as you know they are not researched well or approved. I have never taken it nor do I know anyone who has. Personally I would rather use what a Dr. ordered then trying to self-cure myself


Dee

Use caution if you're on hormonal birth control because SJW can decrease its effectiveness.

Herbal supplements can interact with psych meds, so check with your pdoc first!

if your not taking any other meds it could be ok, i know someone who takes it to help settle down to sleep, but ask a pharmacist or doc!

yeah that sucks

thats crazy how it did you was working and stop working

Wow Iam on the depo shot .Do you think that will make the shot stop working

I hear it works for alot of people. Mad me manic, but that's just me.

ok thanks for the reply

Hi Kikki,

I have been on it for nearly 2 years. I take a 300 mg pill 3X a day. It takes the edge off of depression for me. The only brand I trust is Kira (I purchase from iherb.com).

When I first begun I had side effects of headache and dizziness which went away in a week. There are some important things to read up on: Never take it with another antidepressant and do not take it with birth control since it can lessen the effectiveness. You can read about any warnings by going here then click on Products, Kira, 300 mg tablets, and finally Product Characteristics (sorry the link doesn't work).

If you decide to try it, I hope it helps you.

Elana

Thanks for the link even though it dont work .

Oh, Sorry. Well, here is the info...
Elana

Kira® 300 mg must not be taken in combination with the following drugs:
- ciclosporin
- tacrolimus
- indinavir and other protease inhibitors used in anti-HIV (“AIDS”) therapy
- irinotecan and other cell growth inhibiting drugs used in cancer therapy
- other antidepressants.
Do not use this medicine if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active pharmaceutical ingredient or to any of the excipients, if you know you are hypersensitive to light, or if you are suffering from severe transient depressive disorders.

Special precautions with regard to pregnancy and breast-feeding
To date, there is no adequate empirical data on the use of this medicine in pregnant women and nursing mothers. Consequently, Kira® 300 mg should be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding only if the doctor considers it absolutely necessary.

Using Kira® 300 mg in children
There is no adequate empirical data on using this medicine in children. It should therefore not be used for children under 12 years of age.

Special warnings and precautions for use
Precautions to be observed
When used in combination with Kira® 300 mg, the effect of coumarin-type anticoagulants (phenprocoumon, warfarin), as well as that of theophylline, ciclosporin, digoxin, and some antidepressants may be diminished. It may therefore be necessary to adjust the dosage of these drugs. Patients who take Kira® 300 mg concurrently with medicinal products containing one of these active substances should therefore consult their attending doctor (see section on “Taking other medicines”).
Exposure to intensive UV radiation (prolonged sunbathing, sunlamps, solarium) should be avoided during therapy with Kira® 300 mg.
Women who are using hormonal contraceptives concurrently with Kira® 300 mg may experience intermenstrual bleeding. They should use additional methods of contraception, as the contraceptive safety of the “pill” may be reduced.

Taking other medicines
Other medicines that affect the effectiveness of Kira® 300 mg, or whose own effectiveness is affected by Kira® 300 mg
In some individual instances, interactions that may potentially cause a reduction in effectiveness were observed with the following drugs:
- coumarin-type anticoagulants (e.g. phenprocoumon, warfarin)
- ciclosporin
- tacrolimus
- digoxin
- indinavir and other protease inhibitors used in anti-HIV (“AIDS”) therapy
- irinotecan and other cell growth inhibiting drugs used in cancer therapy
- amitriptyline, nortriptyline
- midazolam
- theophylline
- medicines used for hormonal contraception
When certain drugs for treatment of depression (nefazodone, paroxetine, sertraline) are used concurrently, their effects may be enhanced. In some individual instances, there may be an increase in adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, anxiety, restlessness, and confusion.
Women who are using hormonal contraceptives concurrently with Kira® 300 mg may experience intermenstrual bleeding.
When other medicines that increase the light sensitivity of the skin are used concurrently, adverse effects on the skin may be enhanced (see section on “Side effects”).
Please tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines.

Posology and method of administration
The following information applies unless your doctor gives you other instructions for using Kira® 300 mg.
Please follow the instructions for use; otherwise Kira® 300 mg will not be fully effective!

How often to take Kira® 300 mg, and how much
Unless otherwise prescribed, adults and children from 12 years of age should take 1 film-coated tablet three times per day.

How and when to take Kira® 300 mg
Take Kira® 300 mg in the morning, at noon, and in the evening, preferably with your meals; swallow the tablet whole with some liquid (e.g. a gulp of water).

How long to take Kira® 300 mg
Experience has shown that a treatment period of 4-6 weeks is required to achieve a distinct improvement of symptoms. If disease symptoms persist longer than 4 weeks without any change, or become even worse despite using the medicine as directed, you should again see your doctor.

Incorrect use and overdose
What to do if you have taken too much Kira® 300 mg (either on purpose or accidentally)
To date, there have been no reports of acute poisoning caused by St. John's wort preparations in humans.
In cases of severe overdose, affected patients should be protected against exposure to sunlight and other UV radiation for 1-2 weeks (spend as little time outdoors as possible, wear appropriate sun protection such as long-sleeved clothing and high SPF sunscreen (so-called sun blockers)).
There may be an increased occurrence of the side effects described here.

What to do if you took too little Kira® 300 mg or if you missed a scheduled dose
Continue taking your medicine in accordance with your dosage regimen, or as prescribed by your doctor (i.e., do not take the coated tablets more often or in greater amounts).

What to keep in mind when interrupting or prematurely discontinuing treatment with Kira® 300mg
Please talk to your doctor before interrupting or prematurely discontinuing treatment with Kira® 300 mg.

Side effects
What side effects can occur during treatment with Kira® 300 mg, and what countermeasures can be recommended?
Excessive exposure to sunlight during treatment with Kira® 300 mg may cause sunburn-like skin reactions, especially in fair-skinned individuals.
There may be some rare instances of gastrointestinal complaints, allergic skin reactions (redness, itching), fatigue, or restlessness.
If you experience any of these side effects, you should consult your doctor, who will then decide whether your treatment with the medicine has to be discontinued.
If you notice any side effects not listed in this package leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Notes and information on shelf life of the medicinal product
The expiry date of this medicine is printed on the cardboard box. Do not use Kira® 300 mg after that date!

Please be sure to keep Kira® 300 mg coated tablets out of the reach of children at all times.