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What medications, herbs, and supplements can interact with St. John's wort?

St. John's wort has been shown to interact with many prescription medications, but less so with other supplements. Integrative medicine specialist Tieraona Low Dog, MD, explains the guidelines to keep in mind about St. John's wort.

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