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Medicines abiraterone acetateQuestion & answer

abiraterone acetate · Medicine question

Can I take St John’s wort with abiraterone acetate?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

It should generally be avoided because it may reduce abiraterone exposure. Ask the oncology pharmacist before using any herbal product.

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Abiraterone 500mg film-coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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