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St. John’s Wort Can Interfere With Certain Medications

St. John’s Wort is a flowering plant that has been used to treat a variety of illnesses, but most recently is said to help with depression. The National Center For Complementary and Integrative Health reports that studies show mixed results concerning the effectiveness of St. John’s Wort on depression.

What’s worse is that taking the herb can weaken certain prescription medicines, including birth control pills, some cancer medications, and, ironically, antidepressants. Furthermore, NCCIH reports, “Combining St. John’s wort with certain antidepressants can lead to a potentially life-threatening increase of serotonin.”