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What is the best way to take St John Wort?

St. John's wort is most often taken in liquid or capsules. The dried herb may also be used as a tea. The most common dose used in studies has been 300 milligrams, three times a day as a standardized extract.03-Aug-2017

When should I take St John’s wort morning or night?

It can cause some side effects such as trouble sleeping, vivid dreams, restlessness, anxiety, irritability, stomach upset, fatigue, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, skin rash, diarrhea, and tingling. Take St. John's wort in the morning or lower the dose if it seems to be causing sleep problems. St.

How long does it take for St John’s Wort to start working?

It may take 3 to 6 weeks to feel any effects from St. John's wort. DO NOT stop taking St. John's wort all at once because that may cause unpleasant side effects.

Should you eat before taking St John’s wort?

John's wort food. While you are taking St. John's wort, you must not eat or drink certain foods and beverages that are high in tyramine.

What medications should not be taken with St John’s wort?

There are also reasonable grounds for concern that St John's Wort may reduce the efficacy of the following medicines:

  • warfarin.
  • digoxin.
  • theophylline.
  • other HIV protease inhibitors (saquinavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir)
  • HIV non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (efavirenz, nevirapine, delavirdine)

Can you take multivitamins with St John Wort?

John's wort can also interact with other herbs and supplements. You should avoid taking any nutritional supplement or remedy that can raise serotonin, such as 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), L-tryptophan, or SAMe if you are taking St. John's wort.

Does St John’s wort give you energy?

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is used in traditional herbalism as a nerve tonic and antidepressant. It is said to be helpful in revitalizing those who are tired, low in energy, or simply fed up.

What strength St John’s wort should I take?

For depression, some clinical trials in adults have used 300 milligrams of St. John's wort (of 0.3% hypericin extract) taken three times a day for up to 6 months. After the initial treatment, some people choose to go onto a lower maintenance dose of 300 milligrams to 600 milligrams of St. John's wort per day.