Supplement × Prescription·contraindicated·Strong evidence

Lurasidone + St. John's Wort

Contraindicated Strong evidence

St. John's Wort is a strong CYP3A4 inducer and can markedly lower lurasidone exposure.

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Pair type
Contraindicated
Evidence
Strong
Source citations
1
Scope
Supplement × Prescription
Last verified
June 4, 2026
ContraindicatedStrong evidence

What is happening. St. John's Wort is a strong CYP3A4 inducer and can markedly lower lurasidone exposure.

Mechanism. CYP3A4 induction accelerates lurasidone metabolism, risking loss of antipsychotic or mood-stabilizing efficacy.

Recommendation. Do not combine St. John's Wort with lurasidone.

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Effect on the composite score

If both Lurasidone and St. John's Wort are in the same stack, this pair applies −25 to your Stack Score (per scored contraindication row).

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  • 1U.S. National Library of Medicine. Lurasidone hydrochloride tablets US Prescribing Information. 2025.Needs sourceNo link

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