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Would like to try st. john's wort or 5htp for anxiety, insomnia, lack of appetite. if i take this in the morning at 8 & xanax (alprazolam) 0.5mg at 9:30 pm. ok?

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5HT: If recommended by your prescribing doc. & u r not taking other antidepressants, it can be ok.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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Yes: Both st john wart and 5 htp are not fda approved for efficacy, but both are relatively safe to take otc. I have not heard of contrindications to those with xanax, (alprazolam) especially such low dosage ..

Answered 7/2/2013

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A member asked:

Would like to try st. john's wort or 5htp for anxiety, insomnia, lack of appetite. if i take this in the morning at 8 & xanax (alprazolam) 0.5mg at 9:30 pm. ok?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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