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The herb, St. John's wort, is already by far the favored therapy for depression in ... On the other hand, the prescription antidepressants commonly cause distressing side effects like sexual dysfunction, diarrhea, difficulty with concentration, a decrease in reaction time, drowsiness and bad reactions to alcohol.
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A 1999 study reported in the journal "Alcohol Alcohol" showed St. John's Wort to have the potential to reduce alcohol craving which would be good news for therapists treating alcoholism. ... Page content: St. Johns Wort herb anti-depressant; Natural Prozac...
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St. John's wort, we mean. The lowly plant ("wort" = "plant" in Olde English) was traditionally used to protect against demons, treat wounds, menstrual symptoms and diseases of "excess ... Since the list of meds includes the painkiller acetaminophen, alcohol could explain the liver toxicity associated with that drug.
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Preliminary studies suggest that two herbs, kudzu (Pueraria lobata) and St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum), may help with alcohol intake. ... Recent preminary studies have found that St. John's Wort may also decrease alcohol intake.
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Another reaction is an elevated reaction to alcohol. Users of St. Johns Wort should avoid drinking alcohol, just as patients taking its pharmaceutical counterparts for depression should. If these side effects become a problem while taking St. John’s Wort, termination of the treatment ends the effect.
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Some companies producing St. John's Wort carry an alcohol warning on the packaging. Because alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, it may be working against the effects of the St. John's Wort.
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www.agingincanada.ca/Seniors%20Alcohol/1g1.htm
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Hypericum.com (St. Johns Wort) delivers the latest breaking news and information on depression stories. For in-depth coverage of hypericum perforatum, Hypericum.com provides special reports, video, audio, photo galleries, and interactive guides. ... St. Johns Wort contains an alkaloid that is a heart and artery stimulant...
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St. Johns Wort Uses, Dosage & Side Effects ... St. Johns Wort Dosage Suggestions ... The suggested dosage for St. Johns Wort is 200 to 1000 mg. of 0.3% standardized hypericin content per day. Start at the lower dosage and work up slowly. Discontinue if there are any apparent side effects.
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At least one out of every 20 Americans gets depressed each year, and many rely on anti-depressants to help them cope. A new study shows the herb St. John's Wort might be just as effective, and with fewer side effects.
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