If a patient with depression takes a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI),the nurse may want to ask about use of herbal products because of potential interactions if the patient is using

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St.John's wort may be used to treat depression and may interact with SSRIs to cause serotonin syndrome (sweating,agitation,and tremor).Ginseng,ginkgo biloba,and evening primrose oil are not known to interact with SSRIs.

If a Patient with Depression Takes a Selective Serotonin Reuptake