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Carbamazepine and St. John's Wort
Tue, 11/21/2006 - 17:37Topic: Medication Issues
I was wondering if anyone had any experience of the drug interactions between St John's Wort. I get seasonal depression but i still have to take carbamazepine to control my seizures.
Thanks
Comments
Re: Carbamazepine and St. John's Wort
Submitted by angel_lts on Wed, 2006-11-22 - 07:18
Sorry forgot to add the site
http://depression.about.com/cs/diet/a/vitamin.htm
Lisa
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/
Re: Re: Carbamazepine and St. John's Wort
Submitted by hklassen on Fri, 2006-11-24 - 14:07
I disagree. Carbamezapine made me anxious (i was on it for 9 years) and I took St. John's Wort and it really took the edge off. I'm all for it! I now take Topamax and I'm off Carbamezapine so I am much more calm so I don't need the St. John's Wort. I do recommend it though. All the best!
Re: Carbamazepine and St. John's Wort
Submitted by angel_lts on Wed, 2006-11-22 - 07:17
It is very dangerous mixing epilepsy meds and any herbal medicine. SHould talk with a doctor before mixing. http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/alternative_stjohns.html Look into cutting back on sugar, and caffiene and have your thyroid checked. For sometimes that can be the cause of depression. Talk with your doctor about b vitamins instead. Much safer take care Lisa http;//health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/