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Is st. johns wart affective in treating anxiety? will it affect the meds im on (plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) and atenolol)

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not really: It is at best a weak antidepressant

Answered 9/14/2013

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See below: If you have lupus as the reason for taking plaquenil, (hydroxychloroquine) st. John's wart has been associated with triggering lupus flares.

Answered 10/3/2013

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