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Does St. John's Wort Interact With Perphenazine And Alprazolam?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Aug 2017
Question: I have taken perphenazine and alprazolam tot many years with a variety of sleep hersb and teas including St. John's wort with apparently
no adverse side effects. What is your opinion?
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

I don't see anything wrong with this medication regimen. I agree with you -- as long as it is working for you, I wouldn't suggest any major changes at this time.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.

In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Does St. John's Wort Interact With Perphenazine And Alprazolam?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, and thanks for your question. I don't see anything wrong with this medication regimen. I agree with you -- as long as it is working for you, I wouldn't suggest any major changes at this time. Let me know if I can assist you further. Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers