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St. John's Wort and Serotonin Syndrome

by Cathy Parkes October 13, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

Any patient taking psychiatric medications should avoid St. John's wort, as this increases the risk for serotonin syndrome.

Any patient taking psychiatric medications should avoid St. John's wort, as this increases the risk for serotonin syndrome.

Cathy Parkes

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