Do you suffer from Depression?

Nickatilynx · 02-11-2005

A team of researchers examining the herbal remedy St. John's Wort have found it to be just as effective in treating patients with moderate to severe depression as the common anti-depressant prescription drug Paxil.

The researchers compared the effectiveness of St John's Wort to paroxetine, brand name Paxil, in a study that included 301 participants.

Among those who took St. John's Wort, 50 percent reported their condition improved, compared with 35 percent taking Paxil.

The researchers also found participants taking Paxil suffered 269 adverse effects, compared with 172 among those taking St. John's Wort.

The researchers said they support St. John's Wort as an alternative to treat depression.

The study appears in the online version of the British Medical Journal.

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Nickatilynx Banned Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 15,115	A team of researchers examining the herbal remedy St. John's Wort have found it to be just as effective in treating patients with moderate to severe depression as the common anti-depressant prescription drug Paxil. The researchers compared the effectiveness of St John's Wort to paroxetine, brand name Paxil, in a study that included 301 participants. Among those who took St. John's Wort, 50 percent reported their condition improved, compared with 35 percent taking Paxil. The researchers also found participants taking Paxil suffered 269 adverse effects, compared with 172 among those taking St. John's Wort. The researchers said they support St. John's Wort as an alternative to treat depression. The study appears in the online version of the British Medical Journal.