Posted by Cindylou on May 1, 2002, at 19:08:10
In reply to Wellbutrin and St John's Wort?, posted by sl on April 30, 2002, at 16:47:49
Hi SL,
At one point I met with a clinical nutritionist who wanted me to try St. John's Wort. She said, however, that I would need to be off all meds for at least 6 weeks before starting it. My pdoc verified this, because St. John's Wort has MAOI properties, and MAOIs + other meds don't mix.I only tried the SJW for a couple days, because it made me quite fatigued. My pdoc said it's really like taking an actual med, just a bit milder (and not as well-researched by the FDA.)
Take care,
cindy> Hi!
>
> I'm on Wellbutrin (IR) longterm.
> I've been very stressed out lately and crabby and probs sleeping, and I have some St John's Wort on hand, so I thought I'd try it and see if it helps at all. But obviously I don't want to damage myself.
> Anyone know if there's any adverse interaction between the two?
>
> Reading the other thread about others suffering my dain bramage, I'm also curious if there's any known interaction between WB IR and Ginkgo Biloba. ;)
>
> Thanks!
>
> sl
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