Posted by jujube on October 11, 2004, at 12:37:51
In reply to Re: SJW clonazepam interaction » linkadge, posted by alesta on October 9, 2004, at 15:41:49
> > would there be an interaction between clonazpam and SJW. Would taking SJW increase the blood levels or decrease the blood leves of clonazepam ?
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> I wouldn't worry about an interaction with these two. the only potential problem would be the St. John's Wort potentially reducing the effectiveness of the clonazepam. (st. john's wort has been found to render some meds ineffective.) so you could definitely try it and see how it goes. it would be great if it worked out! :)
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> take care,
> amy :)
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>Hi! In my reading recently, I came across the following list of specific medicines identified as being affected by SJW: certain antibiotics (tetracyline antibiotics); birth control pills (as Amy mentioned); cholesteral-lowering drugs (Mevacor, Zocor, Procardia, versed (midazolam) digoxin, theophylline and possibly others; statin drugs; cancer medications; seizure drugs; beta blockers; blood thinners (Coumadin (warfarin); calcium channel blockers; protease inhibitors for HIV infection (Crixivan (indinavir) and others; and immune suppressants (cyclosporine to prevent rejection of organ transplants). The literature I read also said that SJW can cause an increase in the activity of the liver enzymes that deactivate some medications.Tamara
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