Guest guest Posted June 6, 2002 Report Share Posted June 6, 2002 In reviewing SSRI and their efficacy in both psychological and anti- inflammatory conditions, I see mention of the herbal preparation St. 's Wort as possibly of benefit to both mild depression/anxiety/social phobia and mild inflammatory conditions. I don't see much discussion about St 's Wort in this group, and nothing at all within the past year. Why is that? (of course I'm not advocating St 's Wort or even suggesting it's safe and effective, I'm just asking) Marjorie Marjorie Lazoff, MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2002 Report Share Posted June 6, 2002 I took St.'s Wort for several months. It was ok for stress but I do believe it made me very photosensitive. That is SJW's biggest side effect with most people apparently. I then started taking 5-HTP which is another herbal type. I read that it acts differently than SJW in that it adds serotonin while SJW keeps you from losing serotonin. Something to that affect anyway. Photosensitivity isn't a side effect of 5-HTP. > In reviewing SSRI and their efficacy in both psychological and anti- > inflammatory conditions, I see mention of the herbal preparation St. > 's Wort as possibly of benefit to both mild > depression/anxiety/social phobia and mild inflammatory conditions. I > don't see much discussion about St 's Wort in this group, and > nothing at all within the past year. Why is that? > > (of course I'm not advocating St 's Wort or even suggesting it's > safe and effective, I'm just asking) > > Marjorie > > Marjorie Lazoff, MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2002 Report Share Posted June 6, 2002 I took St.'s Wort for several months. It was ok for stress but I do believe it made me very photosensitive. That is SJW's biggest side effect with most people apparently. I then started taking 5-HTP which is another herbal type. I read that it acts differently than SJW in that it adds serotonin while SJW keeps you from losing serotonin. Something to that affect anyway. Photosensitivity isn't a side effect of 5-HTP. > In reviewing SSRI and their efficacy in both psychological and anti- > inflammatory conditions, I see mention of the herbal preparation St. > 's Wort as possibly of benefit to both mild > depression/anxiety/social phobia and mild inflammatory conditions. I > don't see much discussion about St 's Wort in this group, and > nothing at all within the past year. Why is that? > > (of course I'm not advocating St 's Wort or even suggesting it's > safe and effective, I'm just asking) > > Marjorie > > Marjorie Lazoff, MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2002 Report Share Posted June 6, 2002 I took St.'s Wort for several months. It was ok for stress but I do believe it made me very photosensitive. That is SJW's biggest side effect with most people apparently. I then started taking 5-HTP which is another herbal type. I read that it acts differently than SJW in that it adds serotonin while SJW keeps you from losing serotonin. Something to that affect anyway. Photosensitivity isn't a side effect of 5-HTP. > In reviewing SSRI and their efficacy in both psychological and anti- > inflammatory conditions, I see mention of the herbal preparation St. > 's Wort as possibly of benefit to both mild > depression/anxiety/social phobia and mild inflammatory conditions. I > don't see much discussion about St 's Wort in this group, and > nothing at all within the past year. Why is that? > > (of course I'm not advocating St 's Wort or even suggesting it's > safe and effective, I'm just asking) > > Marjorie > > Marjorie Lazoff, MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2002 Report Share Posted June 7, 2002 <> as with all otc non prescription medications remember they can be as hard on your liver as prescription medications so it's a good idea to monitor doses check with physicians (especially if you are taking other drugs concurrently) i've heard bad stories about people inducing liver problems from incautious use of otc herbal stuff. (incl. my brother ...) i'm under the impression that the liver cleans stuff out of the body (the kidneys, too, right?) so the more stuff you put into your blood the more work the liver has to do ... any one (doctor marjorie!) care to add or subtract from this thought? stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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