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Posted by bulldog2 on September 28, 2010, at 11:08:02
I have a very strong preparation purchased thru the Hypericum Buyers Club that is assayed at 5% hyperforin.
My main concern with SJW is will it disturb the levels of my medications?
1. Would SJW be a good adjunct to Wellbutrin XL 150?
2. I take thyroid medicine and blood pressure medicine and should I be concerned that their levels will be lowered and not be as effective?
Posted by morgan miller on September 28, 2010, at 11:48:37
In reply to St Johns Wort and Medications, posted by bulldog2 on September 28, 2010, at 11:08:02
Hope this helps: http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=96348&page=3#Interactions
I don't think you have to worry too much, just take SJW a few hours after you take you thyroid medication to make sure it does not interfere.
I'm don't think Wellbutrin is metabolized by the CYP450 liver enzyme so you probably don't have to worry about it either. I would do some research though just to make sure.
Posted by Phillipa on September 28, 2010, at 13:11:19
In reply to St Johns Wort and Medications, posted by bulldog2 on September 28, 2010, at 11:08:02
You also have thyroid problems? Did I know or forget? Phillipa
Posted by bulldog2 on September 28, 2010, at 13:28:26
In reply to Re: St Johns Wort and Medications » bulldog2, posted by Phillipa on September 28, 2010, at 13:11:19
> You also have thyroid problems? Did I know or forget? Phillipa
yes hypothyroid. I told you a couple years ago.
Posted by Phillipa on September 28, 2010, at 20:04:25
In reply to Re: St Johns Wort and Medications, posted by bulldog2 on September 28, 2010, at 13:28:26
See this proves my theory even more so many with psych problems have thyroid issues. Did you watch the video? Phillipa
Posted by Hombre on September 29, 2010, at 0:04:06
In reply to Re: St Johns Wort and Medications » bulldog2, posted by Phillipa on September 28, 2010, at 20:04:25
Phillipa,
Have you checked out the articles on this page?
http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles.htm#herbs
Some expert opinions on complementary treatments for thyroid issues, including depression.
Posted by bulldog2 on September 29, 2010, at 17:58:26
In reply to Re: St Johns Wort and Medications » bulldog2, posted by Phillipa on September 28, 2010, at 20:04:25
> See this proves my theory even more so many with psych problems have thyroid issues. Did you watch the video? Phillipa
Yes I use synthroi and still have anxiety and depression issues. Maybe depression and anxiety damage the thyroid. Or is it adrenal fatigue?
Posted by Phillipa on September 29, 2010, at 19:33:30
In reply to Re: St Johns Wort and Medications, posted by bulldog2 on September 29, 2010, at 17:58:26
And? Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on September 29, 2010, at 19:44:31
In reply to Re: St Johns Wort and Medications » Phillipa, posted by Hombre on September 29, 2010, at 0:04:06
Thanks Hombre I do receive newsletters from Mary Shoman. Phillipa
Posted by former poster on October 2, 2010, at 9:52:11
In reply to Re: St Johns Wort and Medications, posted by morgan miller on September 28, 2010, at 11:48:37
My nurse practitioner looked up SJW interactions and told me it interacts with of all things, Adderall! WTF? Doesn't sound right. I'm on Bupropion and it raises liver enzymes. SJW does the same so it wouldn't be safe to take Wellbutrin and SJW. Is there any AD out there that is safe to take with SJW?
Posted by morgan miller on October 8, 2010, at 20:21:19
In reply to Re: St Johns Wort and Medications » morgan miller, posted by former poster on October 2, 2010, at 9:52:11
I still think it's worth a shot to try a low dose of SJW and see how you feel.
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