A 33-year-old member asked:
Can i take losec (omeprazole) and st johns wort at the same time?
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Dr. Steven Machtingeranswered
Allergy and Immunology 46 years experience
Yes, but...: St. John's wort will speed up the rate that your liver breaks down losec (omeprazole). So combining both medications will reduce the effectiveness of losec (omeprazole).
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