Anyone who is hypersensitive to sunlight or is taking other photosensitizing drugs should be cautious. ... The potential occurrence of side effects with its use has led the European Agency for drug assessment and the French Medicines Agency to decree that all magistral preparations containing St. John's wort must be labeled:
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In fact, side-effects are the single biggest reason why I started taking St. John's Wort -- to avoid the perils typical of other antidepressants (SSRIs like Paxil, Prozac, Serzone, Zoloft, and many others), such as the sexual side-effects I experienced with Paxil.
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Thousands of people's experiences with St. John's Wort for treating depression! ... Back then there was very little information about St. John's Wort. Out of desperation, I just started taking it without knowing any precautions. ... introduction; general information; recommended dosage; any side effects?; general cautions;
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What the science says about St. John's Wort for treating depression, its side effects and risks, plus resources for more information. ... St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) at a Glance...
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Mayo Clinic offers award-winning medical and health information and tools for healthy living. ... Extracts of Hypericum perforatum L. (St. John's wort) have been recommended traditionally for a wide range of medical conditions. The most common modern-day use of St. John's wort is the treatment of depression.
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St. Johns Wort Precautions & Side Effects ... St. John's Wort has been known to increase photo-sensitivity in animals and may theoretically cause this same reaction in some humans. We recommend that strong sunlight and other sources of ultraviolet light (like "tanning booths") be avoided when taking St. John's Wort.
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People can experience side effects from taking St. John's wort. The most common side effects include dry mouth, dizziness, gastrointestinal symptoms, increased sensitivity to sunlight, and fatigue.
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In reply to Re: ST JOHNS WORT SIDE EFFECTS, posted by blackjack on June 21, 2001, at 9:49:24 ... ST JOHNS WORT SIDE EFFECTS dana 6/18/01 ... Re: ST JOHNS WORT SIDE EFFECTS » dana Sulpicia 6/18/01...
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What is the most recent information on the beneficial effects of St. John's Wort and possible side effects? What is the recommended dose? ... increased sensitivity to sunlight (so, use a sunscreen while taking St. John's Wort)
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