Posted by ZeeZee on October 17, 2002, at 16:43:19
In reply to st john's wort question, posted by felipe on October 17, 2002, at 0:51:55
Felipe,
I was on Nardil and then Parnate for a period of almost 5 yrs for my panic disorder. I discontinued the use of Parnate and used SJW for the next 4 yrs. I have recently re-started it's use again as well. No you do not have to watch your diet. That was misinformation about the drug initially. I am super sensitive and fearful of medications. I had a reaction of agitation/anxiety and insomnia just from Omega 3, so I'm VERY careful about what I put into my body.
I have never had a problem with the sun sensitivity either, although I do not sun bathe and take the healthy precautions to avoid exposure. SJW is not a MAOI and should not cause you any difficulty. The real question is whether or not it will help you with your problems. I believe it helped me maintain gains I had from the MAOI's. Had I not taken the MAOI's for the prior 5 yrs. my brain would not have been effected enough by the SJW to do me any good.
Just my opinion.
Good Luck
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