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jhstarr wrote: > > Sue Maltais wrote: > > > > In a message dated 97-07-29 08:26:24 EDT, you write: > > > > << > > I too would like to hear about natural remedies...I posted an inquiry > > yesterday on the list requesting info specifically on St.John's wort, but > > curiously no one out of 1300 has replied. >> > > > > I found some in N.J. at a GNC store in the mall. I do not have PD, but I do > > know there was a discussion here about SJW not mixing well with some of the > > PD meds. I can't tell if I notice any difference with the SJW, however I'm > > not typically depressed. I have bad days tho', mostly because of financial > > pressures at the moment....so I was just hoping the SJW would lift my spirits > > on the days I feel like there's no light at the end of the tunnel...I've only > > been on it for a week. > > > > Sue, daughter of Rocky 74/18 > > SUE: St.John's Wort is a natural antidepressant (weak inhibitor of MAO) > There should be no problems with PD drugs with the possible > exception of Eldepryl and other antidepressants. My personal opinion is > that there is not a problem with Eldepryl for most people. You should > give it 2 to 3 weeks to show any improvement and 4 to 6 weeks for > maximum. The dose is usually 300mg three times daily. There have been > several favorable studies done. Jerry Starr, RPh