ST johns wort question??

Question

i started taking st johns wort, it is making me really tired .

i also was reading wiki it said it can make u feel sick confused tired etc, there were some not so nice side effects

has anyone else had any side effects from this if so what and how long did they last?

Answer 1

I've been taking St John's for years and have never had any problems with it, not even a tiny side-effect. The benefits outweigh any disadvantages as far as I'm concerned. However, if it's not working for you, maybe best to ask if your doctor can prescribe a mild 'conventional' antidepressant (tricyclics are tried and tested and known to be safer than some SSRIs like Prozac or Zoloft - the latter nearly finished me off). I couldn't comment on fertility either as I have three children and am never having another! I wish you luck finding the right medication.