is it safe to take st. john’s wort while taking lipitor?
st. john’s wort has the potential to decrease the efficacy of lipitor. so it is not suggested that you take st. john’s wort with lipitor without consulting your health-care professional. as a pharmacist i generally steer my patients away from st. john’s wort. it is taken for depression and depression is a condition that should not be self-treated. it requires a thorough evaluation and the help and advice of a professional.