St. John's Wort / Hypericum Perforatum
St. John's Wort, or hypericum perforatum, is an herbal dietary supplement commonly used to treat depression. St. John's Wort is not a prescription medication and as such the Food and Drug Administration does not closely regulate it. Proponents of St. John's Wort claim that the substance works as well as name brand prescription depression medications such as Prozac and Zoloft without many of the side effects. The substance became quite popular in 1997 after its alleged depression relieving propensities received extensive media coverage. In late 2000 a study concluded that St. Johns Wort could be as effective as certain major name brand prescription depression drugs.
Concerns have surfaced recently regarding St. John's Wort's interaction with other drugs, namely medications for HIV / AIDS, birth control, cancer, heart disease, organ transplant medication, and seizures. St. Johns Wort may cause the liver to process these medications differently; as such, it is important to notify your doctor if you are taking St. John's Wort or plan to take it in the future.
See your doctor if you have experienced serious side effects associated with St. John's Wort. In addition, it may be important to contact an attorney who can help you protect your legal rights. Please keep in mind that there may be time limits within which you must commence suit.
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