Posted by JohnX on May 5, 2001, at 0:43:18
In reply to Re: Greedy docs (SJW for example), posted by Mr.Scott on May 4, 2001, at 9:18:43
> I say it again- verifiable scientific testing of these overpriced "remedies" is, in my opinion, a welcome development.
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> Any study discrediting a product that is sponsored by a competitor ought to raise eyebrows. Like I said earlier, St'Johns probably doesn't work for people with serious illness. But apparently Zoloft ain't cutting it for alot of people either (made by Pfizer the generous souls who paid for the study). I can think of far better ways Pfizer could spend it's dollars. Dr. Bob and his colleagues don't need any additional golf outings and dinners to prescribe it Zoloft. And a study discrediting St.Johns should come from the NIH instead of a competitor for it to be taken seriously.
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> mr.scottmr scott,
From what I recall the study from the NIMH on
SJW used the high quality German brand market as Kira in the US. The study used a daily dose of 900 mg/day. A lot of anecdotal evidence suggest that the therapeutic dose for major depression is closer to 1800 mg/day. I tried St. John's wort during a deep depression and got a 2 week response at 1800 mg/day. Another trial I used only 900 mg/day and after 6 weeks it did nothing.-John
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