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Old 09-11-2009, 11:04 AM   #1 (permalink)
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St john's Wort, SAme interactions with Zyprexa and Lithium

I recently had a seizure, so I was taken off all of my psych meds except for Lithium. I feel very depressed now, and my psych doc does not want me on any antidepressants and Benzos until I see a neurologist. That can take a nother week or two.

From what you guys have experienced, would taking either Same E or St John's wort (maybe both) increase the risk of seizures.

this was my very first seizure, and I am not epileptic. We still aren't sure why it hapepned.

I had been off Benzos for over a month, and I had not drank in months.

I did take too many Benadryls, and some codeine the day before the seizure though.

I just don't know what to do, so much is going poorly in life right now, and I really can't stand depression added on to all of this stress.

What else can I do so boost my mood? I would like to excercise, but I'm afraid to because it was during the excercise when I caught the seizure.

I actually tried St john's Wort and Same before, and it didn't seem to help. In fact I think it made things worst because I was also on wellbutrin and Lexapro at the time.

This time I'm on nothing but lithium, and I will soon start Zyprexa.

I know we're not allowed to give med advice, just wondering if any of you have been in this similar situation.

Than k you for your time.
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