A couple of questions

Is St John’s wort safe to take everyday?

When taken by mouth: St. John's wort is likely safe when used in doses up to 900 mg daily for up to 12 weeks. It can cause some side effects such as diarrhea, dizziness, trouble sleeping, restlessness, and skin tingling.

Is St John’s wort safe to take long term?

Although many people use St. John's wort as long-term treatment, there is little evidence of long-term safety or efficacy. All of the clinical studies have been short (24-26 weeks at the most), and most have been small.

How long can I take St John’s Wort for?

When taken orally for up to 12 weeks in appropriate doses, St. John's wort is generally considered safe.

Should I take St John’s wort everyday?

A normal dose range would be anywhere from 300 to 1200 mg a day. It's usually taken in divided doses (300 mg three times daily or 600 mg twice daily). The effects of St. John's wort on the body are not fully understood.

How often should you take St John’s 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.

Is St John’s wort bad for the liver?

Batches of St John's Wort tablets manufactured for Superdrug and Asda have been recalled due to high levels of a plant material that can cause liver damage. Six batches of St John's Wort tablets, containing 91,800 packs, have been recalled by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Does St John’s wort cause liver damage?

St. John's wort has not been implicated convincingly in cases of clinically apparent, acute liver injury, although it may increase the hepatotoxicity of other agents by herb-drug interactions that alter drug metabolism.

How do you wean off St John’s wort?

As with many medications that affect the brain, you may experience withdrawal symptoms when quitting St. John's Wort. If you want to stop taking this medication, try gradually reducing your dose over a couple of weeks. That will help wean you off of the medication.