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Why should citalopram not be taken with St John's wort?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Citalopram should not be taken with preparations containing St John's wort because undesirable effects may be more common when they are used together.

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Cipramil (Citalopram) 20 mg film-coated tabletsLundbeck Limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 34Document updated 10 November 2023

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