Describe the potential dangers of using St. John's wort.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Serious interactions may occur when taking St. John's wort with oral contraceptives, idinavir, cyclosporine, theophylline, digoxin, and warfarin. It can cause not only severe hypersensitivity but also photodermatitis.
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