What are the potential risks of combining Valium with herbal supplements like St. Johnβs Wort, and how do such combinations influence its efficacy and safety?
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What are the potential risks of combining Valium with herbal supplements like St. Johnβs Wort, and how do such combinations influence its efficacy and safety?
Combining Valium with St. Johnβs Wort can reduce Valium’s effectiveness by increasing its breakdown in the liver, raising the risk of withdrawal symptoms.
Mixing St. Johnβs Wort with Valium may lead to decreased efficacy of Valium due to enzyme induction, possibly causing increased anxiety or insomnia.
Combining Valium with St. John’s Wort increases the metabolism of Valium in the liver, which can reduce its effectiveness and increase withdrawal symptoms.