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tell me about st. john's wort?

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Essentially an SSRI: Active ingredient of st. John's wort essentially works like an ssri (selective serotonergic reuptake inhibitor), examples of which include prozac, paxil, (paroxetine) zoloft. Side-effects are also similar to other ssri's, including risk of drug-drug interactions.

Question 2

how does st. john's wort work?

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St. John's Wort: The active constituents in st. John's wort -- hypericin and hyperforin -- appear to modulate the effects of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, and may inhibit reuptake of these neurotransmitters.  The serotonin activities are thought to be the most important in in working with depression. Hyperforin also induces some cyp450 enzymes, leading to reduced concentrations of certain drugs.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: st. john's wort?

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See below: St john's wort is the plant species hypericum perforatum, and is also known as tipton's weed, rosin rose, goatweed, chase-devil, or klamath weed.
St john's wort is widely known as an herbal treatment for depression. In some countries, such as germany, it is commonly prescribed for mild depression, especially in children and adolescents.

Question 4

what happens if i take st johns wort?

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Antidepressant: However, do not take St. John's wort without medical advice.

Question 5

what amount st. johns wort is too much?

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900mg/d =usual dose: Many studies of St Johns Wort have examined doses of around 300 mg three times daily.  (www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/329.html)
There is a report of potential for overdose (www.drugs.com/npp/st-john-s-wort.html).  
As a rule of thumb, if a product is intended to effect the brain and body, then some caution is prudent, whether available over-the-counter or by prescription only.

Question 6

can you die when overdosing on st john wort.?

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Don't try: It's one of the best, if not the most useful, of the herbals. The great concern is that it might contribute to serotonin syndrome especially if combined with other things such as other antidepressants, meperidine, and/or cocaine. No deaths yet, but you don't want to be the first.

Question 7

how expensive is tommy john surgery?

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Insurance coverage??: Tommy john surgery, known in medical practice as ulnar collateral ligament (ucl) reconstruction, is a surgical graft procedure in which the ulnar collateral ligament in the medial elbow is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body.  If you have to pay for it yourself, it will likely be quite expensive, especially with surgery center or hospital costs added on.

Question 8

what is your opinion on st.john's for depression?

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Proceed With Caution: St john's wort is a plant that contains some of the active ingredients found in ssri medications such as prozac, zoloft, paxil, (paroxetine) celexa, and lexapro.  St john's wort is classified as a food supplement therefore it's production and distribution is not under supervision by the fda. Thus the quantity and quality of the active ingredient in st john's wort can vary widely from brand to brand.

Question 9

can st john's wort be used while using a copper t iud.

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No problem: There is no reason to expect any negative interaction.

Question 10

can the medicine st johns wort work?

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Depends: At johns wort is not a medicine, it is a supplement. It has shown to improve depression in people with mild depression. Please see a psychiatrist for further evaluation of your depression and appropriate treatment.

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