St John's wort and triptans
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St John's wort (SJW) interacts with triptans (sumatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitriptan) and may lead to increased serotonergic effects with an increased incidence of adverse reactions.
If a patient is taking SJW and triptans it is advised that the patient stops taking SJW.
Reference:
- CEM/CMO/2000/4
Last reviewed 01/2018
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