hi, a question, anyone know anything about taking these two together?

I was depressed before and lexapro worked well for me. But, now I am not depressed, but midly moody. I want to prevent a relapse by taking st. john's. I have never been on it. Anyone else taken ritalin and st. john together?

thanks for sharing.

The link below points to a thread with a link to lots of information about St John's wort. You should probably talk to your doctor before taking it.

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http://www.addforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42747

thanks! There was not information about ritalin, but I might ask my doctor about it when I see her. I am sure it is a good idea though.

This is really a late addition, but my doctor cautioned me against st. john's because it can interfere with ritalin.

she has me on effexor instead. i know, i know. all that bad side effects once goign off, but she and I will be able to manage it.

I've read that St John's wort is similar to an SSRI. It's a pretty good antidepressant for mild depression but it does decrease attention a bit (SSRI's do that too).

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yes, it is. And, generally effective for mild depression. The issue is interference with other medication.

effeexor is, apparently, the third choice for treating add, off-label. she told me that it should not decrease attention and does not interact with ritalin.

Im using st johns worth and ritalin for a couple of days now. Had no adverse effects yet, instead it helps for the ritalin side effects; moodswings, irritibility,

I researched the possible interactions a bit and posted my findings in this thread; http://www.addforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46771