first few days

[kbel1984]

so i started using SJW a few days ago to help with my weed withdrawal after my doctor gave me a SNRI, didn't want to take it because of the side effects and withdrawal after, plus i have family in europe and doctors there think highly of SJW. first day on SJW 900mg, 2nd day 600mg and by the end of the day i was feeling a bit dizzy. so i went back to 900mg the last 3 days.

i noticed a big change in my anxiety right away, when i would get what would be a panic attack ends in less than 1 min as i feel really calm. only thing is i have felt nausea or had a upset stomach. 2 mornings i woke up with a really dry mouth and didn't fell to go, almost like sick in a way but that has happened since i quit weed 3 months ago.

i spoke to a herbalist, they said you will get some side effects right away and that they should pass within a few days maybe a week or two. is this true? i have also felt tired at times and sometimes my head feels very tight but not really a headache. the nausea has been the biggest thing and i just wanted to see if anyone else had this and does it pass after your body gets used to SJW? or should i stop taking it. also i am using a standard brand sold in canada.

Active Ingredients

St. John’s Wort Extract (Hypericum perforatum) (aerial parts)…………………………..300 mg
Standardized to 0.3% Hypericin (900 mcg per capsule)


thanks!

 

[Jimmy]

Yes, dry mouth and a mild sort of "headache" are things I experienced at first too, but they went away after the first 1 - 1.5 weeks. It's a good idea to start with a low dose and increase over a week or two, but if you are already on 3x300mg / day I'd say just stick with it for a week and see if the side effects pass. If the discomfort is very serious however, it's probably best to discontinue use immediately.