Dentistry and medicine exist together and it is important that your dentist be aware of any and all medications that you are taking, including supplements such as St. John’s Wart. A person’s medication levels can be affected by antibiotics, local anesthetic, and even the things you eat and drink. A prime example is grapefruit juice and its interaction with cholesterol lower drugs like Zocor and Lipitor.
If you have a question about the medications you are taking and their interactions with food and your other medications it is important to discuss these with your doctor and pharmacist.