Bipolar disorder and the use of St Johs Wort

Julie · Newbie Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 1

Would it be in your opinion that St Johns Wort is an approprite drug to treat the aforementioned condition?Presently Lamactil is being prescribed.

Miia · Gold Member Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Posts: 389

Call me conservative but I wouldn’t be thinking about this option at all.
From my point of you, you never can tell if st. Johns would work for you or not and not treating bipolar means that there is a possibility of developing rapid cycling and also become resistant to treatments.

Although Lamictal can be pretty weird at times, especially when you first start taking it, it got me to a satisfactory level now. Plus, I read that st. johns can cause mania.
Are you experiencing bad effects from Lamictal?

Bipolar disorder and the use of St Johs Wort

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