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Posted by jaynee on September 12, 2006, at 0:37:31
I haven't taken lexapro for about 5 days now. I want to start using ST Johns wort. When do you think it is safe to start taking st johns. I am worried about still having lexapro in my system and taking st johns.
Thanks.
Posted by TENMAN on September 12, 2006, at 6:42:31
In reply to lexapro withdrawal, St John's Wort will it help, posted by jaynee on September 12, 2006, at 0:37:31
> I haven't taken lexapro for about 5 days now. I want to start using ST Johns wort. When do you think it is safe to start taking st johns. I am worried about still having lexapro in my system and taking st johns.
>
> Thanks.Hi jaynnee,
Lexapro is a medication with a short half-life and most if not all the medication will have left your body at this point, 5 days since stopping. Starting St. Johns Wort is fine now but start low one or two 300mg. tabs at first and gauge the effect before proceeding higher. I'm a big fan of St. Johns Wort. It has worked wonderfully for my depression and anxiety, I hope you find the same success. :)
TenMan
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