Posted by djmmm on January 7, 2005, at 22:06:58
In reply to Re: Washout time from SJW before starting on MAOI? » Maxime, posted by KaraS on January 7, 2005, at 21:47:00
> > To be safe, yes. The thing about herbal remedies is you don't really know how much of the active ingredient is in there.
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> > You can ask your doctor.
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> > Max
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> Thanks. From what I've been reading, it seems to have a half-life more in line with Prozac's. So I'm thinking (unfortunately) that a 5 week washout is probably necessary.
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> KHonestly..there is really no need for a significant washout period, a couple of days should be fine. I switched from Nardil to Parnate without a washout period, and a there is little evidence that SJW has any signifcant effect on monoamines or acts as a MAOI.
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