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From the National Institutes of Health:
"People can experience side effects from taking St. John's wort. The
most common side effects include dry mouth, dizziness,
gastrointestinal symptoms, increased sensitivity to sunlight, and
fatigue."
source: National Institutes of Health, National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/stjohnswort/index.htm
From University of Maryland Medicine Reference:
"Potential side effects from St. John's wort are generally mild. They
include stomach upset, hives or other skin rash, fatigue,
restlessness, headache, dry mouth, and feelings of dizziness or mental
confusion. Although not common, St. John's wort can also make the skin
overly sensitive to sunlight (called photodermatitis). Those with
light skin who are taking St. John's wort in large doses or over a
long period of time should be particularly careful about sun exposure.
"
source:
University of Maryland - Medical Reference: St John's Wort
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsHerbs/StJohnsWortch.html#Precautions
From Columbia University Health Services:
"Several adverse effects have been reported in association with usage
of St. John's Wort, including:
* gastrointestinal discomfort, such as upset stomach
* allergic reactions
* fatigue
* restlessness
* increased sensitivity to sunlight (so, use a sunscreen or sunblock
while on St. John's Wort)
* dry mouth
* confusion
* dizziness
Components of St. John's Wort may also cause an increase in blood
pressure, which could result in a stroke."
source: Columbia University Health Services
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1348.html
From PsychCentral.com:
"St. John's Wort Side Effects
Dry mouth, dizziness, constipation, nausea and confusion have been
reported by some of the study patients. These were considered to be
relatively minor. However, if you experience any of these problems,
you should consult your physician and make sure it is okay to continue
taking the St. John's Wort.
Pregnant women are warned against taking St. John's Wort, as it may
affect the muscle tone of the uterus. Also, patients already on
prescription antidepressants are advised not to take St. John's Wort,
as drug to drug interactions are possible.
If you are pregnant or already taking antidepressants, consult your
physician before taking any herbal remedies or supplements. In
general, obtain information before starting an herbal remedy and
consider discussing this with a physician."
source:
PsychCentral.com - St John's Wort
http://psychcentral.com/library/stjohns.htm
Also see:
How St. John's Wort Works
http://health.howstuffworks.com/st-johns-wort1.htm
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you're concerned about whether St John's Wort is medically appropriate
for you, you should consult a physician.
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