Taking Zoloft and St Johns together to help with anxiety?

Question

Ok I'm a 19 year old who still has not gotten her licenses..... i just turned 19 the 29 of july. Im in college now and i have to get my licenses next monday. I was just put on zoloft for anxiety and i was wonderng could i combine that with St Johns Wart wouldnt that make my anxiety better?? Well the reason i have not gotten my liences is because im scared to death of people ( i didnt even walk in graduation) but i can drive. The whole fact of someone i dont know sitting next to me in a car sit of a car that is not even mine( my sisters ) and having them tell me what to do is going to make me have a panic attack..... HELP !!

Answer 1

You should NEVER mix the St. John's Wort with any anti-depressant with SJW...you need to see your doctor to perhaps change your meds...you can take several different classes of drugs for anxiety and depression...

Buspirone (generic for BuSpar) is a good anti-anxiety medication...please stop the herbal drug, continue the prescription and get an appointment for the dr.  Since you are in college, you should have access to mental health care.  It could really help you to have a few sessions with a therapist/counselor.  That person could help you figure out why you have anxiety attacks, and perhaps help you learn to relax and eliminate the problem.

Relax on the driving tesf--you are just another number to them...whoever goes out with you won't even remember you by the end of the day.  The worst thing that could happen is you would have to take the test again...and my poor mom took it 4 times when we were small kids--she said my dad and all 4 of us sat on the sidewalk and watched her drive off 4 different days before she got her license!

Good luck!

Answer 2

Do NOT take Zoloft, Paxil, or any of those drugs put out to help you anxiety. Paxil was used for a few years and it wasnt until AFTER people realized it was making people commit suicide was it removed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sertraline#...

There are many alternatives to overcoming your fears and phobias that don't require medication... and if you want to take a pill or supplement, try a health food store. Can't go wrong with herbs.

Good luck. :)