MARK PROBERT wrote in a message to SUE ALEXANDER:
SA>   (snip)
SA>MP> The three-year study will involve 336 patients with major
SA>MP> depression, of  whom one-third will receive a 900 milligram (mg)
SA>MP> daily dose of St.  John's wort, one-third will receive a placebo,
SA>MP> and one-third will  receive a selective serotonin reuptake
SA>MP> inhibitor. 
SA>     Are you familiar with the use of St John's wort?  I was
SA>wondering if this is an appropriate dose for treatment purposes and
SA>if there are any interactions with drugs or food.
MP> The purpose of the study is to determine safety, efficacy, dosage
MP> and  interactions. 
MP> I would never presume to know such things before they are
MP> empirically  tested.
     I was actually trying to figure out if they were really trying to test 
it or setting it up for failure.  From your answer, I presume you can't help 
me...oh, well.
     Sue
... I haven't killed anyone in... what time is it, anyway?
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