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5 Herbs That Secretly Clash With Your Medication

What your pharmacist wants you to know before you take another supplement

By Dr. Remi Olukoya, PharmD  ยท  PharmaPlan Systems

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What's Inside the Guide

Each herb is covered with clinical detail โ€” what it interacts with, why it's dangerous, and what to do instead.

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#01St. John's Wort

The 'Natural Antidepressant' That Undermines Your Prescriptions

โš ๏ธ Interacts with SSRIs, Warfarin, HIV medications, and birth control pills.

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#02Turmeric / Curcumin

The Anti-Inflammatory Superfood With a Hidden Blood-Thinning Effect

โš ๏ธ Additive blood-thinning with Warfarin, Eliquis, Xarelto, and NSAIDs.

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#03Garlic (High-Dose Supplements)

A Heart-Healthy Food That Becomes Risky in Supplement Form

โš ๏ธ Reduces HIV drug levels by up to 50%. Amplifies blood pressure medications.

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#04Ginkgo Biloba

The Memory Supplement That Can Cause Dangerous Bleeding

โš ๏ธ Serious bleeding risk with blood thinners, SSRIs, and anticonvulsants.

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#05Valerian Root

The Sleep Aid That Amplifies Sedative Medications

โš ๏ธ Compounded sedation with benzodiazepines, opioids, and sleep medications.

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BONUS: Quick-Reference Surgery Table

A printable table showing exactly how many days before surgery to stop each herb โ€” a question your surgeon may never think to ask.

This Guide Is For You Ifโ€ฆ

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You Take Prescription Medications

And also use herbal supplements, vitamins, or "natural" remedies alongside them.

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You're a Caregiver

Managing medications for a parent, partner, or child who also takes supplements.

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You're a Healthcare Professional

Looking for a clear, shareable resource to give patients who ask about herbal supplements.

What Readers Are Saying

"I had been taking St. John's Wort for years alongside my antidepressant. Nobody told me. This guide changed everything."

Margaret T.
Patient, Texas

"I'm a nurse and I still learned things from this guide. The ginkgo section alone is worth sharing with every patient on blood thinners."

Adaeze O.
Registered Nurse, Lagos

"My mother takes turmeric every day and Warfarin. I sent her this immediately. Thank you, Dr. Remi."

James K.
Caregiver, London
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About the Author

Dr. Remi Olukoya, PharmD is a licensed pharmacist and medication safety educator with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is the founder of PharmaPlan Systems and the author of Foods That Clash with Your Prescriptions. Her mission is to make pharmacist-level knowledge accessible to every patient, caregiver, and clinician.

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ยฉ 2026 PharmaPlan Systems ยท Dr. Remi Olukoya, PharmD ยท pharmaplansystems.com

This guide is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.