St. John's Wort and Anxiety WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on St. John's Wort and Anxiety
Recent studies have not proven that St. John's wort is effective for the treatment of anxiety.1 St. John's wort is a plant that has been used for centuries for medical purposes. It has been used in modern times in the treatment of depression, sleep disorders, and anxiety.2
Fast Facts:
- You should talk with your health care provider before you decide to use St. John's wort.3
- Common side effects include gastrointestinal problems, skin problems, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, dizziness, headache, or a dry mouth.4
- St. John's wort may interact with other drugs such as antidepressants, anticoagulants, cyclosporine, selegiline, and migraine medicines.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: Evidence-Anxiety Disorder
- ↑ National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): St. John's Wort
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): St. John's Wort
- ↑ Mayo Clinic: St. John's wort (Hypericum Perforatum L.) Side Effects and Warnings
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- Contributor: Judy Rafferty
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Judy Rafferty
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Anxiety and St. John's Wort
- Last update: Feb. 25, 2009
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