Can You Take CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) and St. John's Wort Together?

No documented interaction was identified between CoQ10 and St. John's Wort in the sources reviewed.

No documented interaction identifiedEvidence: Moderate

See the full CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) page and St. John's Wort page for other reviewed interactions and reference information.

What the interaction means

NCCIH's CoQ10 page names exactly three interaction concerns -- warfarin, insulin, and some cancer treatments -- and St. John's Wort is not among them. NCCIH's St. John's Wort page names several drugs it can weaken (antidepressants, birth control, cyclosporine, anticonvulsants, heart medications, HIV drugs, cancer medications, warfarin, certain statins) -- CoQ10 is not among them.

No documented interaction between CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) and St. John's Wort was identified in the authoritative sources reviewed. This is not a guarantee that no interaction exists for every dose, formulation, or individual -- it means the sources checked did not document one.

Practical context

NCCIH's CoQ10 page and NCCIH's St. John's Wort page were checked directly, full text, in both directions. Neither source names the other.

What the sources say

Last reviewed 2026-08-25

Medical information disclaimer: this information is general and educational. It does not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, or determine whether a combination is safe for you personally. Follow your prescription label and ask a pharmacist or clinician before starting, stopping, or combining products. Full disclaimer.

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