Drug Name: | St. John's Wort |
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Drug Class: | Herbal supplement |
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Mechanism of Action: | Exact mechanism unknown, but believed to increase levels of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain |
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Use: | - Mild to moderate depression
- Anxiety
- Insomnia
- Nerve pain
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
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Side Effects: | - Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Photosensitivity
- Restlessness
- Sexual dysfunction
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Contraindications: | - Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Children and adolescents
- Use with other antidepressants
- Use with certain medications, including birth control pills, blood thinners, and HIV medications
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Specialty: | - Psychiatry
- Alternative medicine
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