Could pregnant women take St Johns Wort insted of prescription pills?

debor77 · Newbie Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 1

I’m on Prozac for about six months. I would like to have a child and I’m wondering now how much is safe to take St John's Wort in pregnancy? Maybe I can use it instead of Prozac. Please, tell me Could pregnant women take St Johns Wort insted of prescription pills? Thank you!

jami478 · Newbie Joined: 11 Sep 2006 Posts: 2

Unfortunately, St John's Wort isn’t recommended in pregnancy. Because it has similar affects on body like any other antidepressant. If you already use it, it’s best for you to stop taking St John's Wort at least a month before you start trying to get pregnant. It can increase risk of premature labour.

Could pregnant women take St Johns Wort insted of prescription pills?

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