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Posted by linkadge on October 9, 2004, at 17:49:31
would there be an interaction between clonazpam and SJW. Would taking SJW increase the blood levels or decrease the blood leves of clonazepam ?
Linkadge
Posted by alesta on October 9, 2004, at 17:49:31
In reply to SJW clonazepam interaction, posted by linkadge on October 9, 2004, at 12:31:01
> would there be an interaction between clonazpam and SJW. Would taking SJW increase the blood levels or decrease the blood leves of clonazepam ?
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> LinkadgeI wouldn't worry about an interaction with these two. the only potential problem would be the St. John's Wort potentially reducing the effectiveness of the clonazepam. (st. john's wort has been found to render some meds ineffective.) so you could definitely try it and see how it goes. it would be great if it worked out! :)
take care,
amy :)
Posted by alesta on October 9, 2004, at 17:49:32
In reply to SJW clonazepam interaction, posted by linkadge on October 9, 2004, at 12:31:01
link,you probably already know this, but please research to make sure you get a quality brand..this is very important for all herbs and supplements.
amy
Posted by Larry Hoover on October 9, 2004, at 17:49:32
In reply to SJW clonazepam interaction, posted by linkadge on October 9, 2004, at 12:31:01
> would there be an interaction between clonazpam and SJW. Would taking SJW increase the blood levels or decrease the blood leves of clonazepam ?
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> LinkadgeClonazepam is metabolized by 3A4, and SJW induces that same enzyme. The effect would be a shortening of the half-life, and reduced overall effectiveness of the clonazepam.
Lar
Posted by alesta on October 9, 2004, at 17:49:32
In reply to Re: SJW clonazepam interaction » linkadge, posted by Larry Hoover on October 9, 2004, at 17:00:36
> > would there be an interaction between clonazpam and SJW. Would taking SJW increase the blood levels or decrease the blood leves of clonazepam ?
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> > Linkadge
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> Clonazepam is metabolized by 3A4, and SJW induces that same enzyme. The effect would be a shortening of the half-life, and reduced overall effectiveness of the clonazepam.
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> Lar
>hi, lar, :)
do you think linkadge could simply increase his dosage of clonazepam to offset the reduced effectiveness? or would this not work?
thanks!
amy
Posted by Larry Hoover on October 11, 2004, at 3:52:38
In reply to Re: SJW clonazepam interaction » Larry Hoover, posted by alesta on October 9, 2004, at 17:19:39
> do you think linkadge could simply increase his dosage of clonazepam to offset the reduced effectiveness? or would this not work?
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> thanks!
> amySure, that would work.
Lar
Posted by jujube on October 11, 2004, at 12:37:51
In reply to Re: SJW clonazepam interaction » linkadge, posted by alesta on October 9, 2004, at 15:41:49
> > would there be an interaction between clonazpam and SJW. Would taking SJW increase the blood levels or decrease the blood leves of clonazepam ?
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> > Linkadge
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> I wouldn't worry about an interaction with these two. the only potential problem would be the St. John's Wort potentially reducing the effectiveness of the clonazepam. (st. john's wort has been found to render some meds ineffective.) so you could definitely try it and see how it goes. it would be great if it worked out! :)
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> take care,
> amy :)
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>Hi! In my reading recently, I came across the following list of specific medicines identified as being affected by SJW: certain antibiotics (tetracyline antibiotics); birth control pills (as Amy mentioned); cholesteral-lowering drugs (Mevacor, Zocor, Procardia, versed (midazolam) digoxin, theophylline and possibly others; statin drugs; cancer medications; seizure drugs; beta blockers; blood thinners (Coumadin (warfarin); calcium channel blockers; protease inhibitors for HIV infection (Crixivan (indinavir) and others; and immune suppressants (cyclosporine to prevent rejection of organ transplants). The literature I read also said that SJW can cause an increase in the activity of the liver enzymes that deactivate some medications.Tamara
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