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Is It Safe To Take St John's Wort With Olanzapine?

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Posted on Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Question: Is it safe to take st John's Wort with Olanzapine, propanalol, Ibuprofen and co codamol fybogel and senna?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Avoid taking

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Hypericum perforatum, also known as St John's wort must be avoided when on medications like Olanzepine and Propranolol. There can be interaction with both the drugs which may lead to either increased clearance or decreased action of the above drugs. Hence, avoiding St john's wort is advisable when on above medications.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)
Are there any natural ways of getting rid of migraines instead of my having to take propanalol?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (21 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Home remedies

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

Sorry for the delay in my response.

There are certain home remedies to fight migraine but not as effective as medications.

Eating few almonds a day can keep the attacks at low frequency.

Lavender oil can be either inhaled or applied topically. Two to four drops for every two to three cups of boiling water are recommended when inhaling lavender-oil vapors as a headache treatment.

The oil derived from XXXXXXX plants can also be a useful home remedy against headaches.

Flaxseed can help provide headache relief because it’s rich in omega-3s. Flaxseed can be used as a home remedy in several forms, including as an oil and ground or whole seeds.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is It Safe To Take St John's Wort With Olanzapine?

Brief Answer: Avoid taking Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Hypericum perforatum, also known as St John's wort must be avoided when on medications like Olanzepine and Propranolol. There can be interaction with both the drugs which may lead to either increased clearance or decreased action of the above drugs. Hence, avoiding St john's wort is advisable when on above medications. Hope, I answered your query. Wish you good health. Regards,