St. John's Wort

Briefly discusses St. John's wort, an herbal dietary supplement used to treat mild to moderate depression. Covers possible side effects and safety issues.

St. John's wort

St. John's wort is an herb also known as Amber, Barbe de Saint-Jean, Chasse-diable, Demon Chaser, Fuga Daemonum, Goatweed, Hardhay, Herbe à la Brûlure, Herbe à Mille Trous, Herbe Aux Fées, Herbe Aux Mille Vertus, Herbe Aux Piqûres, Herbe de Saint Éloi, Herbe de la Saint-Jean, Herbe du Charpentier, Herbe Percée...

St. John’s Wort

Botanical names: Hypericum perforatum How It Works The major constituents in St. John’s wort include hypericin and other dianthrones, flavonoids, xanthones, and hyperforin. 1 While it was previously thought the antidepressant actions of St. John’s wort were due to hypericin and the inhibition of the enzyme monoamine...

St. John’s Wort for Weight Control

St. John’s Wort How Much Is Usually Taken by Dieters? The standard recommendation for mild to moderate depression is 500 to 1,050 mg of St. John’s wort extract per day. 1, 2, 3 Length of use should be discussed with a healthcare professional. Side Effects St. John’s wort has a low incidence of side effects compared to...

Stable angina

Angina happens when there is not enough blood flow to the heart muscle. This is often a result of narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart. Angina symptoms include chest pain or pressure. But you might feel other symptoms like pain, pressure, or a strange feeling in the back, neck, jaw, or upper...

Stage and grade of cancer

The stage and grade of a cancer are ways to measure the cancer. When cancer is diagnosed, the stage and grade of a person's cancer helps doctors know what treatment to use. They also help predict how long the person will survive or whether there is a good chance for a cure. The stage describes how much cancer is in the...

Stages of Bladder Cancer

The stage of a cancer means how much it has grown or spread. Bladder cancer starts in the inner layer of the bladder and moves outward. In stages 0 and I, cancer is found in just the inner layer. In stage II, cancer is found in the muscle layer. In stage III, the cancer is found outside the bladder. Or it has spread to...

Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease

The stages of chronic kidney disease are determined mostly by the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Glomerular filtration is the process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluids. The eGFR is a calculation that determines how well the blood is filtered by the kidneys. It is one...

Stages of Lyme Disease

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Stages of pressure injuries

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Stages of Sleep

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Stages of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea occurs when you regularly stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer during sleep. It can be mild, moderate, or severe, based on the number of times an hour that you stop breathing (apnea) or that airflow to your lungs is reduced (hypopnea). This is called the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). Mild apnea. Mild apnea...

Stages of Syphilis

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Staghorn calculi (struvite stones)

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Stan's Story: Getting There Hasn't Been Easy

For close to 40 years, Stan woke up each day feeling as if he were going to die. "Mornings were like doomsday," he recalls, describing his depression, alcohol use disorder, and prescription drug misuse. "It was like everything was just dead … that you're going to die today, the kids are going to die … the sun isn't...

Standard alcoholic drink

Beer, wine, and hard liquor (distilled spirits) all contain alcohol. The following common alcoholic drinks contain equal amounts of alcohol and are often referred to as a drink or a standard drink: One mixed drink containing 1.5 fl oz (44 mL) of 80-proof hard liquor, such as gin, whiskey, or rum One 5 fl oz (148 mL)...

Standard Catheter for Men

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Standing sway

Stand with a chair in front of you and a wall behind you. If you begin to fall, you can use them for support. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your side. Sway forward to backward. To do this, gently lean forward and then backward so that your weight shifts to your toes and then to your heels...

Stannous Fluoride

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

Stannous Fluoride Mouthwash (STANNOUS FLUORIDE 0.63% ORAL CARE RINSE - DENTAL)

Carefully follow instructions for mixing the medicine with water before use. Before using this medicine, brush your teeth with your usual toothpaste and rinse. Measure the dose of liquid medicine carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with the medicine. If you do not have one, please ask your pharmacist for...

Stannous Fluoride Mouthwash 1.64%

Carefully follow instructions for mixing the medicine with water before use. Before using this medicine, brush your teeth with your usual toothpaste and rinse. Measure the dose of liquid medicine carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with the medicine. If you do not have one, please ask your pharmacist for...

Stannous Fluoride Mouthwash 2.84%

Carefully follow instructions for mixing the medicine with water before use. Before using this medicine, brush your teeth with your usual toothpaste and rinse. Measure the dose of liquid medicine carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with the medicine. If you do not have one, please ask your pharmacist for...

Staph Food Poisoning

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Staph Infection

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Statins

Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The information provided here is general. So be sure to read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or...

Statins

Statins are a type of medicine used to lower cholesterol levels and help lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. These medicines block an enzyme the body needs to produce cholesterol, thereby lowering the total amount of it in the blood. Along with reducing cholesterol levels in the blood, statins reduce inflammation...

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