Herbal Remedies - Herb & Drug interactions

January 29, 2004

1 potential interaction was found for the drugs you selected. You searched for interactions between the following drugs and herbs:

Evening Primrose St. John's Wort

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ST. JOHN'S WORT may interact with ALCOHOL

Both alcohol and St. John's wort relax the central nervous system. When they are used together, the risk of excessive sedation and other side effects is increased. Signs of apparent drunkenness such as confusion, disorientation, and uncoordinated movement can occur more quickly than usual. More dangerous results may include vomiting, unconsciousness, pale or bluish skin, slowed breathing, and coma. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking St. John's wort or any other herbal supplement. Discuss this potential interaction with your healthcare provider at your next appointment, or sooner if you think you are having problems.

This interaction is poorly documented and is considered moderate in severity.

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January 29, 2004

When I started to get sick, my doctor wanted to prescribe a SSRI for the pain. (I am sure that he thought I was in a deep depression) anyway... the first thing he asked me was if I was taking St-John's wort and when was my last dose... he then checked (made a phone call) to see if a month was enough between the two because the two of them combine could cause allucinations and other symptoms that I don't remember.

Thanks for this warning, I didn't know :-)

Brigitte

Suzanne [suziesgoats] January 29, 2004 8:30 AMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - Herb & Drug interactions

1 potential interaction was found for the drugs you selected. You searched for interactions between the following drugs and herbs:

Evening Primrose St. John's Wort

Start Over with a New List of Drugs

(Note: Herbal products are not subject to review or approval from the FDA. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products have been studied. Not all drug interactions are known or reported in the literature, and new drug interactions are continually being reported. This information is provided only for your education and for you to discuss with your personal healthcare provider. )

ST. JOHN'S WORT may interact with ALCOHOL

Both alcohol and St. John's wort relax the central nervous system. When they are used together, the risk of excessive sedation and other side effects is increased. Signs of apparent drunkenness such as confusion, disorientation, and uncoordinated movement can occur more quickly than usual. More dangerous results may include vomiting, unconsciousness, pale or bluish skin, slowed breathing, and coma. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking St. John's wort or any other herbal supplement. Discuss this potential interaction with your healthcare provider at your next appointment, or sooner if you think you are having problems.

This interaction is poorly documented and is considered moderate in severity.

Just found this site....http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/Interaction/ChooseDrugs

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