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Can St. John's Wort Be Taken With Wellbutrin And Atenolol?
hi I am a healthy 43 yr old female taking wellbutrin 150mg twice a day in the daytime for depression ...also taking 25mg of atenolol every other day to work with my nightly 4mg of coversyl for high blood pressure...my question is can I take st johns wort at 300mg three time daily? what side effects may happen and how long would it be till I see effects so that I know what to look for
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
Yes You can take.
Here is some facts about St John's wortSt.
• john's wort is used for:
Treating mild to moderate depression, nervousness, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and infections. It may also have other uses. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use.
St. john's wort is an herbal product. It is thought to work by balancing certain chemicals in the brain, which improves mood.
* How to use st. john's wort:
-Use st. john's wort as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
-Take this product with food.
-Dosing depends on the use and the source of the product.
-Use as directed on the package, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
It may take several weeks of St. John's wort use before relief of depression is noticed.
If you miss taking a dose of st. john's wort for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use st. john's wort.
••••Possible side effects of st. john's wort:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; dizziness; dry mouth; feeling of stomach fullness; increased sensitivity to sunlight; restlessness; tiredness; weight gain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; changes in sexual function; confusion; diarrhea; fever; muscle spasms; nausea; profuse sweating; shivering; tremors or twitching; unusual mental or mood changes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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Here is some facts about St John's wortSt.
• john's wort is used for:
Treating mild to moderate depression, nervousness, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and infections. It may also have other uses. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use.
St. john's wort is an herbal product. It is thought to work by balancing certain chemicals in the brain, which improves mood.
* How to use st. john's wort:
-Use st. john's wort as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
-Take this product with food.
-Dosing depends on the use and the source of the product.
-Use as directed on the package, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
It may take several weeks of St. John's wort use before relief of depression is noticed.
If you miss taking a dose of st. john's wort for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use st. john's wort.
••••Possible side effects of st. john's wort:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; dizziness; dry mouth; feeling of stomach fullness; increased sensitivity to sunlight; restlessness; tiredness; weight gain.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; changes in sexual function; confusion; diarrhea; fever; muscle spasms; nausea; profuse sweating; shivering; tremors or twitching; unusual mental or mood changes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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