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The Day Prescription Medication Guide Warned About St. John’s

St. John’s Wort can dangerously interact with prescription antidepressants, raising serotonin to risky levels. That’s why the prescription guide flags the herb as a red-alert for anyone on SSRIs. In my experience, a simple herb offered by a well-meaning relative can become the very thing that makes you

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Cut St. John's Wort & SSRI Drug Interactions Fast

38% of patients on an SSRI who also take St. John’s wort experience altered drug metabolism that can trigger serotonin syndrome. That’s why clinicians need a fast, practical way to spot the herb-drug clash before it becomes a life-threatening emergency. Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes