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Can I take Abana for high cholesterol while on anxiety medication?
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Can I take Abana for high cholesterol while on anxiety medication? - #50018

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I am taking anxity tablets then can take abana for high cholesterol becasue my cholesterol level is around 300. I also suffering H Pilori could you suggest himalaya tablet for this.

How long have you been taking anxiety medication?:

- More than 1 year

Have you experienced any side effects from your current medications?:

- Mild side effects

How long have you been dealing with high cholesterol?:

- Just diagnosed
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FIRST REGARDING ABANA IT IS A HERBAL FORMULATION MAINLY USED FOR SUPPORTING HEART FUNCTION AND LIPID BALANCE GENERALLY IT CAN BE TAKEN ALONGSIDE ANXIETY MEDICATIONS BUT SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN ON ANXIETY TABLETS FOR MORE THAN ONE YEAR AND ALREADY EXPERIENCE MILD SIDE EFFECTS YOU SHOULD NOT ADD ANY HERBAL TABLET WITHOUT INFORMING YOUR PRESCRIBING DOCTOR EVEN HERBAL MEDICINES CAN INTERACT WITH LONG TERM PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS OR AFFECT LIVER METABOLISM YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVEL AROUND 300 IS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGH AND THIS REQUIRES SERIOUS ATTENTION BUT WE MUST ALSO UNDERSTAND WHETHER LDL TRIGLYCERIDES AND HDL LEVELS ARE ELEVATED BECAUSE TREATMENT DEPENDS ON THE FULL LIPID PROFILE IN AYURVEDA HIGH CHOLESTEROL IS OFTEN RELATED TO MEDO DHATU AGGRAVATION AND MANDAGNI MEANING SLOW METABOLISM SIMPLY TAKING ABANA WITHOUT CORRECTING DIET DIGESTION AND STRESS MAY NOT GIVE STRONG RESULTS NOW REGARDING H PYLORI THIS CONDITION SHOWS CLEAR AGNI DISTURBANCE AND PREDOMINANT PITTA WITH AMA YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE STRONG HEAVY OR HEATING HERBS WITHOUT PROPER GUIDANCE HIMALAYA PRODUCTS SUCH AS PEPTOGUARD OR GASTRICA ARE SOMETIMES USED FOR GASTRIC SUPPORT BUT IF ACTIVE H PYLORI INFECTION IS CONFIRMED YOU MAY REQUIRE PROPER ERADICATION THERAPY FIRST BECAUSE HERBS ALONE MAY NOT CLEAR THE BACTERIA VERY IMPORTANT POINT ANXIETY CHRONIC STRESS HIGH CHOLESTEROL AND H PYLORI ARE ALL CONNECTED THROUGH THE GUT BRAIN AXIS LONG TERM STRESS DISTURBS DIGESTION INCREASES ACIDITY AND ALSO AFFECTS LIPID METABOLISM SO YOUR TREATMENT SHOULD BE ROOT BASED NOT SYMPTOM BASED FOCUS IMMEDIATELY ON WARM LIGHT EASILY DIGESTIBLE FOOD AVOID FRIED FOOD SUGAR PROCESSED FOOD EXCESS TEA COFFEE AND LATE NIGHT EATING INCLUDE JEERA DHANIA FENNEL WATER FOR DIGESTION PRACTICE DAILY DEEP BREATHING TO CALM THE NERVOUS SYSTEM BEFORE STARTING ABANA OR ANY HIMALAYA TABLET PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR AND SHARE ALL CURRENT MEDICATIONS BECAUSE SAFETY COMES FIRST WITH MULTIPLE CONDITIONS PROPER LAB MONITORING LIVER FUNCTION TEST AND FOLLOW UP LIPID PROFILE ARE ESSENTIAL DO NOT SELF PRESCRIBE COMBINATION THERAPY YOUR CASE NEEDS A BALANCED AND SUPERVISED APPROACH

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Yes, you can safely take Abana with your anxiety medication. Abana is a herbal cardiac tonic with no known major interactions with common anxiety meds. It helps lower cholesterol gently and supports heart health. ✓Recommended Dosage for Abana 1–2 tablets twice daily after meals with warm water Start with 1 tablet twice daily for 7–10 days → increase to 2 if tolerated ✓Continue 3–6 months then recheck lipid profile ✓For H. pylori (very important) Himalaya has no single tablet that fully eradicates H. pylori (needs antibiotics + PPI combo from doctor). ✓Best Himalaya supportive tablet: H. Purifier or Gasex (for symptoms) – 1–2 tablets twice daily But do not rely on it alone = H. pylori requires triple/quadruple therapy (Clarithromycin + Amoxicillin + PPI + sometimes Metronidazole) for 10–14 days from gastroenterologist. ✓Start Abana 1 tablet BD today (safe with anxiety meds) See gastroenterologist urgently for H. pylori confirmation (urea breath test/stool antigen) & proper antibiotics course ✓Diet: avoid spicy/sour/fried, eat moong dal khichdi + ghee, pomegranate, coconut water Continue anxiety meds as prescribed Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Abana will be useful in high triglycerides levels For cholesterol you can take Lasuna tab and for H pylori take Avipattikara churna

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Yes u can take For h pylori Sutashekar ras gold 1tab AF Udaramrithamras 20ml BD AF Kamaduda ras muktayukta 1tab bd AF Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking Take easily digested food and fiber Dr RC BAMS MS AYU

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-Since you are taking anxiety medication, you should not start Abana on your own. Your cholesterol is high, and we need to manage it safely, possibly with prescription medicine. For H. pylori—Himalaya tablets may help your stomach feel better, but they cannot treat the infection. -Ayurveda Prescription: 1)Himalaya Pepticcare / Digyton – 1 tablet, after meals, twice daily For stomach discomfort, mild digestive support 2)Triphala Churna – 1 tsp, with warm water at night Gentle bowel and digestive support 3) tab mentat himalya 2 tab hs( at night) -Dietary Advice: Avoid fried, oily, and heavy foods Include fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains Limit sugar and refined carbs -Lifestyle: Mild exercise like walking 30 min/day Stress management: meditation, yoga Note: This is supportive only; continue anxiety medication as prescribed. -Do not replace H. pylori antibiotics or cholesterol medications prescribed by your doctor. Follow-up after 3 weeks to assess digestion and tolerance

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Hello Thanks for sharing your health info. I get why you’re worried you’re already on anxiety meds and now dealing with high cholesterol (300 mg/dl) and stomach problems from H. pylori. But dont worry we are here to help you out 😊 YOUR CONCERN – You’re 62. – High cholesterol (around 300). – H. pylori infection causing stomach trouble. – Long-term anxiety (you’re taking meds for it). – Some minor side stuff from the anxiety meds. You want to know if it’s okay to take Abana and if there’s any way Ayurveda can help with the H. pylori. Ayurveda’s Take: In Ayurveda, this is like: Too much Kapha and Meda combined with weak digestion (Pitta-Agnimandya) and mental Vata issues. Basically: – Cholesterol = too much Kapha & Meda – H. pylori = Pitta + toxins in your stomach – Anxiety meds are weakening your digestion, which makes the Kapha problem worse So, your body is in a cycle: Bad digestion → Toxins → Cholesterol → Stomach infection → Anxiety Can you take Abana with your anxiety stuff? Yes! Abana from Himalaya Wellness is OK to take with anxiety meds. Abana: – Won’t make you sleepy – Doesn’t mess with your brain – Helps your heart, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood flow So, it won’t mess with your anxiety pills. What We’re Trying to Do: – Lower cholesterol safely – Get rid of the stomach infection and acid – Get your digestion working better – Make sure nothing clashes with your anxiety meds AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT For Cholesterol 1. Abana 1 tablet twice a day after food lowers LDL,helps blood flow, protects your heart
2.Liv.52 DS 1 tablet twice a day
Helps cholesterol by boosting liver function For H. pylori & Stomach 1.Himcocid Suspension 10 ml before eating
2.Gasex 2 tablets twice a day after food
3.Triphala Tablet 1 tablet before sleeping
This Mix: Gets rid of acid, Kills H. pylori, mends your stomach lining, Gets rid of toxins DIET PLAN Stay Away From: –Fried foods, – Milk at night, – Tea/coffee, – Spicy/sour stuff, – Sugar & baked goods Eat: –Rice, –lentils, – veggies, –Buttermilk, –Papaya, –Steamed foods. –Drink warm water. Yes, you can take Abana with your anxiety meds. Fixing your stomach will help your cholesterol and anxiety too. You’re not in danger—you just need some balance. Wishing you good health! Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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Abana is generally considered safe when taken at the prescribed dosage and is not known to cause significant side effects. 🌿 Himalaya Options for H. pylori Himalaya does not have a specific product marketed directly for H. pylori eradication. However, some of their formulations support gastric wellness and may help manage symptoms: - Yashtimadhu (Licorice): Traditionally used for gastric protection, reducing acidity, and soothing the stomach lining. - Liv.52 DS: Supports liver function and digestion, but not specific for H. pylori. - Septilin: An immune-supportive formulation that may help strengthen resistance against infections, though not targeted at H. pylori. WARM REGARDS DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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HELLO, A) HIGH CHOLESTROL (around 300) cholestrol is a type of fat in the blood when it becomes high -It starts depositing inside blood vessles -arteries slowly become thick and narrow -risk of heart attack and stroke increases In Ayurveda this is called -medo Dhatu vriddhi (excess fat tissue) -kapha aggravation -ama accumulation (toxic undigested metabolic waste) -weak digestion When digestion is weak, body produces improper fat metabolism -> cholesterol rises B) H.PYLORI ifection H.pylori is a bacteria that lives in stomach It causes -burning -acidity -gas -indigestion -sometimes ulcer In Ayurveda, this is -Amlapitta (acid disorder) -Pittaja grahani -Krimi (microbial imbalance) If stomach is inflamed-> digestion weak-> cholestrol metabolism worsens C) ANXIETY (chronic stress) Long term anxiety -raises cortisol (stress hormone) -disturbs digestion -increases inflammation -can increases cholestrol In Ayurveda -vata aggravation -mano vaha srotas disturbance TREATMENT GOALS -reduce LDL cholesterol safely -improve liver metabolism -remove ama (toxins) -heal stomach lining -balance gut bacteria -calm nervous system -prevent heart disease -prevent ulcer formation INTERNAL MEDICATIONS 1) ABANA= 1 ta twice daily after meals for 4 months =reduces LDL, improves HDL, strengthens heart muscle, improves liver fat metabolism, mildly supports anxiety 2) H.PYLORI AND GASTRITIS HIMALAYA PYLORICARE= twice daily after meals for 6 weeks =antimicrobial , reduces bacterial load, soothes stomach lining 3) HIMALAYA GASEX= 1 tab twice daily before emals =reduces gas, improves digestion, decreases toxin formation 4) IF ANXIETY IS SIGNIFICANT -STRESS COM CAPSULES= 1 cap at bedtime with warm milk =lowers cortisol, improves stress tolerance, supports lipid metabolism EXTERNAL THERAPY 1) OIL MASSAGE= WARM SESAME OIL -body massage 3 times weekly =Reduces Vata, improves circulation , reduces stress, helps fat mobilization 2) HEAD MASSAGE= calm nervous system , improves sleep, reduces anxiety DIET -oats (bind cholestrol) -barley (scrapes excess fat) -garlic (natural statin effect) -amla (antioxidant) -turmeric (anti inflammatory ) -bottle gourd -bitter gourd -fflax seed (omega-3) -buttermilk with roasted cumin AVOID -fried foods -bakery items -cheese and butter -red meat -processed snacks -carbonated drinks -excess tea/coffee -late night eating -veryspicy food YOGA AND PRANAYAM FOR CHOLESTROL AND HEART -surya namaskar slow pace -tadasana -bhujangasana -setu bandhasana =circulation, metabolism, fat burning FOR ANXIETY -anulom vilom 10-15 min daily -bhramari- 5 min -yoga nidra -deep diaphragmatic breathing These redice -stress hormone -inflammation -lipid imbalance HOME REMEDIES -garlic 1 clove daily empty stomach if tolerated -Jeera water daily -flaxseedd powder 1 tsp daily -turmeric milk if no acidity flare -amla juice 10-15 ml daily EXPECTED IMPROVEMENT TIMELINE -Gastric symptom= 3-4 weeks -Energy level= 4 weeks -Cholestrol reduction= 8-12 weeks -Anxiety stabilization= gradual Your condition is reversible, but requires -discipline -diet correction -stress management -regular monitoring Ayurveda works best when combine dwith -proper sleep -early dinner -daily movement -calm mind DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU

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Yes you can take Abana tablet for high cholesterol. Dose is 1-0-1 Also add Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water Arjuna tablet 1-0-1 after food with water. Q- DEE acidity tablet 1-0-1 before food with water. Yastimadhu tablet 1-0-1 after food with water. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri sheetali pranayam daily 5-10mins twice daily. Soak overnight coriander seeds fennel seeds jeera seeds in a glass of water morning strain and drink empty stomach before breakfast.

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