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St Johns Wort and Antidepressants

Complete guide to taking St Johns Wort with Antidepressants. Safety, timing, and what the research says.

Significant InteractionIngredientMD curated

St Johns Wort and Antidepressants have a significant interaction. Serious risk of serotonin syndrome - can be life-threatening

Bottom line: Do not combine - choose one or the other

How They Interact

Serious risk of serotonin syndrome - can be life-threatening

Timing

Do not combine - choose one or the other

What to do about it

Do not combine - choose one or the other

This is a clinically significant interaction. Consult your healthcare provider before combining these.

Evidence Sources

IngredientMD curated interaction database

Common Questions

Taking St Johns Wort with Antidepressants requires caution. Serious risk of serotonin syndrome - can be life-threatening Do not combine - choose one or the other

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