Hi. I am curretly taking 1 40mg Propranolol tablet each morning for my heart palpitations caused by anxiety and stress related to family. I was on diazapem 2 x 2mg each night to help me relax and sleep. I was recently taken off the diazapem by the doc and have been experiencing restless sleep. Can I take St Johns Wort when on Propranolol
Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor St Johns wort is most commonly used to treat depression symptoms. It is thought to prevent the uptake of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood, though the exact mechanism of action is not completely clear. It can interact with some medications. In terms of propranolol, it is in a family of Chat Doctor.  It is thought that St Johns wort causes breakdown of these medications and may result in lower levels. You may want to discuss it with your doctor before starting it. I hope this helps