Posted by JohnL on April 14, 2001, at 4:34:54
In reply to Wellbutrin + St. John's Wort - Anybody?, posted by Cindylou on April 13, 2001, at 13:34:03
> Hi -
> I think I asked this same question awhile ago, but thought I'd throw it out there again ...
>
> I am gettig mixed reviews about whether St. John's Wort and Wellbutrin can mix. (Clinical nutritionist says no, phsychiatrist says yes.)
>
> Any experience out there on this combo?
>
> Thanks in advance for your input.
> -cindyYes they can be mixed. I would not combine SJW with an MAO inhibitor, but just about anything else is ok to try. My local doc routinely allows patients to combine SJW with their psychiatric drugs if so desired.
If you do, start low and go slow. Don't start with the normal daily dose of three pills. Instead, start with one a day and work your way up as tolerated.
John
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