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St. John's wort can also interact with other herbs and supplements. You should avoid taking any nutritional supplement or remedy that can raise serotonin, such as 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), L-tryptophan, or SAMe if you are taking St. John's wort.28-May-2020

Is St John’s wort safe to take with a multivitamin?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between st. john's wort and Vitamin C. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.

What supplements does St Johns wort interact with?

Taking St. John's wort can weaken many prescription medicines, such as:

  • Antidepressants.
  • Birth control pills.
  • Cyclosporine, used to prevent the body from rejecting transplanted organs.
  • Digoxin, a heart medication.
  • Oxycodone, a pain medicine.
  • Some HIV drugs, including indinavir.
  • Some cancer medications, including irinotecan.

What Should St Johns wort not be taken with?

Antidepressants – you should not take St John's wort at the same time as any other antidepressant. Combining the two medications can make your depression worse and can lead to serotonin syndrome. Sleeping pills and anaesthetics – St John's wort may prolong the effects of some sleeping pills and anaesthetics.

Can you take St John’s Wort and vitamin B together?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between st. john's wort and Vitamin B12. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Can you take vitamins while on antidepressants?

It is perfectly ok to take a multi-vitamin while taking prescription medications for depression and anxiety. But never take more than the recommended daily allowance of any vitamin.

Can I take St John’s wort with vitamin D?

No interactions were found between st. john's wort and Vitamin D3. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Should I take St John’s wort in the morning or night?

It can cause some side effects such as trouble sleeping, vivid dreams, restlessness, anxiety, irritability, stomach upset, fatigue, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, skin rash, diarrhea, and tingling. Take St. John's wort in the morning or lower the dose if it seems to be causing sleep problems. St.