Chantix and St John's Wart

Has anyone taken St. John's Wart (a herbal anti depressant) to sleep while
taking Chantix...I have used St. John's Wart for years to sleep, and was
wondering the effect it may have.

Why for years?
I would not mix two drugs like that, did you ask your pharmasist? what did
he/she say when you told them about all the herbal stuff you are taking as
well? you didn't ask? well you should of inform them before taking any new
drug so they can see what drug interactions might happen.
go ahead and call them right now and ask.
then come and let us know what they said
I will wait
go
--
Lynn VOF Leaper
"Everyone seems normal until you get to know them."



"JT_Hunter" <jsmokerjt@sprynet.com> wrote in message
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> Has anyone taken St. John's Wart (a herbal anti depressant) to sleep while
> taking Chantix...I have used St. John's Wart for years to sleep, and was
> wondering the effect it may have.
>
>

JT, if your pharamacist has no clue about the mix, you can certainly
call the Chantix helpline directly and I expect they can advise you as
well. I have no knowledge of any sort of interaction between the two
products but I have never used St. John's Wart.

FlatironMike
Nine months, two weeks, two days, 22 hours, 8 minutes and 26 seconds.
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On Nov 27, 8:38 pm, FlatIronMike <FlatironMike...@gmail.com> wrote:
> JT, if your pharamacist has no clue about the mix, you can certainly
> call the Chantix helpline directly and I expect they can advise you as
> well. I have no knowledge of any sort of interaction between the two
> products but I have never used St. John's Wart.
>
> FlatironMike
> Nine months, two weeks, two days, 22 hours, 8 minutes and 26 seconds.
> 5798 cigarettes not smoked, saving $1,739.53. Life saved: 2 weeks, 6
> days, 3 hours, 10 minutes.

This is a question for Robbb - where are you, hun?

On a side note, what's your experience with SJW? Does it help with your
insomia / poor sleeping? What about for mild depression. Obviously you get
positive results or you wouldn't be taking it. Can you tell me how much you
take? And for how long?

With thanks.

"JT_Hunter" <jsmokerjt@sprynet.com> wrote in message
news:13kpbui7ncf7t5a@corp.supernews.com...
> Has anyone taken St. John's Wart (a herbal anti depressant) to sleep while
> taking Chantix...I have used St. John's Wart for years to sleep, and was
> wondering the effect it may have.
>
>

JT_Hunter wrote:
> Has anyone taken St. John's Wart (a herbal anti depressant) to sleep while
> taking Chantix...I have used St. John's Wart for years to sleep, and was
> wondering the effect it may have.
>
>

Talk it through with someone who knows. An acquaintance of mine who is
on antidepressants and was told "under no circumstances mix them with
herbal remedies, like St John's Wort".

Don't trust this to internet opinion; find out from the suppliers, a
pharmacist, or your GP.

--
Succorso
oof

My doctor is aware of everything I take...and that is who gave me the
prescription...yes, I probably need to call them just to be sure...the
reason I asked here...is I see complaints from people about not being able
to sleep with the Chantix..I can't sleep any way...so...oh...and by the
way...for those that had constructive thoughts...thanks...for those with an
attitude...take something for that...OK...

"chris" <splinez@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Talk it through with someone who knows. An acquaintance of mine who is
> on antidepressants and was told "under no circumstances mix them with
> herbal remedies, like St John's Wort".
>
> Don't trust this to internet opinion; find out from the suppliers, a
> pharmacist, or your GP.

/ me making more friends

--
Lynn VOF Leaper
"Everyone seems normal until you get to know them."



"JT_Hunter" <jsmokerjt@sprynet.com> wrote in message
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..oh...and by the
> way...for those that had constructive thoughts...thanks...for those with
> an
> attitude...take something for that...OK...