Can you withdraw from St John’s wort?

Will I get withdrawal symptoms from stopping? As St John's wort has similar properties to prescribed antidepressants, it is advisable to slowly reduce your dosage to lessen the chance of withdrawal symptoms, especially if you have been taking it for longer than a few weeks.

How long does St John Wort take to get out of your system?

John's Wort are hypericin and pseudohypericin with a plasma half-life of 24 hours.

What are the side effects of stopping St John’s wort?

Some people may get withdrawal symptoms when they stop taking St John's wort abruptly, such as feeling sick, dizzy and feeling tense.

Is it OK to take St John’s wort long term?

Although many people use St. John's wort as long-term treatment, there is little evidence of long-term safety or efficacy. All of the clinical studies have been short (24-26 weeks at the most), and most have been small.

How long after stopping SSRI can I take St John’s wort?

Patients using St. John's wort should be advised to wait for a washout period of two weeks before restarting SSRI prescriptions.

Can you drink alcohol with St John’s wort?

You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with St. John's wort. Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of St. John's wort such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating.

How do I switch from SSRI to St John’s wort?

When switching from a prescription antidepressant to SJW, the washout period is variable, depending on the metabolism of the drug. However, most prescription antidepressants are cleared within 1 week of ceasing medication, so it is safe to commence SJW treatment after an interval of 1 week.