2006-11-16 21:57:52 · 6 answers · asked by David G 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Dosage: The recommended dose is 300 mg of an extract standardized to contain 0.3% hypericin, three times a day. Supplements containing 450 mg are also available and can be taken twice a day.
Guidelines for use: Take St. John's wort close to mealtime to reduce stomach irritation. In the past, those using the herb were advised not to eat certain foods, including aged cheese and red wine -- the same foods best avoided by those taking MAO inhibitors (a type of antidepressant). But recent studies suggest that these foods do not present a problem for those on St. John's wort.
Like a prescription antidepressant, the herb must build up in your blood before it becomes effective, so be sure to allow at least four weeks to determine whether it works for you. It can be used long term, as needed. Unless you are under the care of a doctor familiar with both conventional antidepressants and St. John's wort, the medication and the herb should not be taken together because of the potential for adverse reactions.
Though no adverse effects have been reported in pregnant or lactating women using the herb, there have been few studies in this group of patients, so caution is advised.
2006-11-17 07:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by Goldista 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For Depression:
Oral: 300 mg of St. John's wort taken by mouth 3 times daily. Maintenance dose: 300-600 mg daily may be sufficient for maintenance therapy.
For Cardiovacular regulation:
300mg 3 times daily.
For Social phobia:
1600-1800 mg. daily
Somatoform disorders:
300 mg twice daily
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2006-11-17 02:31:59 · answer #2 · answered by d.a.f.f.y. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
St. John's Wort has sexual side effects. Things that you want to go up stay down. Use with caution.
2006-11-17 07:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by chillsister 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever it says on the packaging - not a remedy to play with as too much has the opposite effect
2006-11-16 22:08:26 · answer #4 · answered by StephE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look on the back of the bottle you are using. Not all brands arre the same
2006-11-16 22:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by laidbck111 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take ten capsules every hour washed down with lager and i still dont feel better.
2006-11-17 06:50:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would go with D.A.F.FY's answer!
2006-11-17 07:59:28 · answer #7 · answered by angelk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋