St johns wart: Has anyone had any bad side effects from it? I am just starting to take it for mild depression

Question

and has anyone found that it works for them for depression? I have read alot about it: Saying that it does help to saying that it does not. Please, any comments would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

Answer 1

I have never taken it but the one thing that i do know about it is that if you are taking the contraceptive pill it will effect it (like antibiotics do).

Probably not very helpful but i mentioned it just in-case.

Answer 2

Below is a link of drug interactions with St. John's Wort.

Answer 3

I took it for a couple of months and it seemed to help. The only side effect i know about it is; one should be careful when being exposed to UV rays. So I called the manufacturer (i have very fair skin) and they said as long as i put on a heavy sun block 30 spf or more i should be fine also, no tanning beds.