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lomitapide mesylate · Medicine question

Should St John's Wort be avoided with lomitapide mesylate (Lojuxta)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, St John's Wort should be avoided with lomitapide mesylate (Lojuxta).

Sources for this answer

Lojuxta 5mg hard capsulesChiesi Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 6Document updated 29 January 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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