St. John's Wort and Statins Don't Mix | Sheffield News

If you’re on statins, be warned: St. John’s wort—popular for anxiety and depression—can dangerously reduce your medication’s effectiveness, leaving you more at risk for heart attacks and strokes. Both the British Heart Foundation and NHS are sounding the alarm. This herb, easily bought over the counter, can interfere with key statins like atorvastatin and simvastatin. Always check your prescription leaflet and consult your pharmacist or doctor before mixing meds—even herbal ones. Other common culprits include blood pressure drugs, antifungals, antibiotics, and grapefruit juice. Your doctor may adjust your dose or switch you to a different statin. Know your cholesterol numbers: aim for under 5 mmol/L total. And remember, lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and weight management remain your strongest defense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eff5c232edd52148