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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

Our Recommendation

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

Based on 0 clinical references from peer-reviewed literature.

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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