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I have been taking st johns wort 345mg for 2 days and i am shaking all the time and feel a little hyper. is this normal when starting st john's wort and will it go off when my body adapts? should i reduce the dosage or stop taking it? i am trying it for

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

St. Johns wort: Your question was cut off, so I am not sure what u were taking it for. If it was recommended by a physician, consult that doctor. If not, & your symptoms began right after starting it, then advise is to hold off on it to see if symptoms improve.

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Answered 8/21/2013

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A member asked:

I have been taking st johns wort 345mg for 2 days and i am shaking all the time and feel a little hyper. is this normal when starting st john's wort and will it go off when my body adapts? should i reduce the dosage or stop taking it? i am trying it for

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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