Depo and St John's Wort

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Registered: 01-26-2004
Depo and St John's Wort
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Sat, 07-17-2004 - 7:18pm
I've read yes no and not really..but does anyone REALLY KNOW for sure:

Does St. John's Wort make the Depo Provera shot less effective in preventing pregnancy?

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 07-17-2004 - 9:50pm
Hi dee123459, welcome!

I saw nothing on the Depo site http://www.depoprovera.com/index.asp# that mentioned an interaction with SJW. However, the Drug advisor site:

http://www2.eckerd.com/content.asp?content=pharmacy%2Fdrugadvisor&cookie%5Ftest=1 says there ‘may’ be an interaction between Depo and SJW. If I were you I’d ask the doctor who gave you the injection and be guided by his or her advice. Let us know what s/he says, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill