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I was told that if I take st. Johns wart that I should ask my doctor because I take amlodipine 5mg. I was just wondering what the drug interactions are and if I would be able to take it. I have anxiety and some depression and don't want to go on an antidepressent .
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Need dose adjustment or careful monitoring.
Taking Amlodipine drug together with St. John's wort may reduce the blood levels and effects of Amlodipine resulting in uncontrolled blood pressure.
Consult your doctor to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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Can St. John's Wort Be Taken While On Amlodipine?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Need dose adjustment or careful monitoring. Taking Amlodipine drug together with St. John s wort may reduce the blood levels and effects of Amlodipine resulting in uncontrolled blood pressure. Consult your doctor to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali