Interactions with St. John's wort

This section is compiled by Frank M. Painter, D.C.
Send all comments or additions to:   Frankp@chiro.org

These are conditions, and some of their treatment drugs, which the NIH (National Institute for Health) says could be compromised by St. John's Wort.

HIV/AIDS

indinavir
amprenavir
nelfinavir
ritonavir
saquinavir
delavirdine
efavirenz
nevirapine

Heart disease

digoxin
diltiazem
nifedipine
digitoxin
beta blockers

Depression

imipramine
amoxapine
amitriptyline

Anti-rejection

cyclosporine
rapamycin
tacrolimus

Seizures

carbamazepine
phenytoin
phenobarbital

Cancers

cyclophosphamide
tamoxifen
taxol
etoposide


Thanks to the CNN for the updated info

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