St Johns Wort and Birth Control
Complete guide to taking St Johns Wort with Birth Control. Safety, timing, and what the research says.
St Johns Wort and Birth Control have a significant interaction. Significantly reduces effectiveness of hormonal birth control
Bottom line: Use alternative contraception; avoid combination
How They Interact
Significantly reduces effectiveness of hormonal birth control
Timing
Use alternative contraception; avoid combination
What to do about it
Use alternative contraception; avoid combination
This is a clinically significant interaction. Consult your healthcare provider before combining these.
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Common Questions
Taking St Johns Wort with Birth Control requires caution. Significantly reduces effectiveness of hormonal birth control Use alternative contraception; avoid combination
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