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Can I take ashwathantha tablet - #21613
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I am taking mirtazapine 30 mg Bupropion xr 150 mg Aripirazolam 10 mg Alprazolam 0.25 mg Can I take ashwathantha tablet with my antidepressants and antipsycotic Or it will increase my serotonin and dopamine level
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Alright, let's dive into this a bit. You're taking a mix of medications, there's what's key here. Mirtazapine and bupropion increase serotonin and dopamine levels, while aripiprazole is an antipsychotic affecting serotonin and dopamine receptors, and alprazolam is used for anxiety. Now, about ashwagandha, if that's what you mean by "ashwathantha" - it’s a popular herb in Ayurveda, mainly used as an adaptogen to help manage stress. People sometimes think of it as helping to ease anxiety a bit.
So, blending Ayurveda with modern meds can be awesome, but you gotta be careful, right? The thing with ashwagandha - it's generally considered safe, but it could potentially impact thyroid levels and might affect serotonin. But there's not too much detailed research about how it interacts specifically with these psychiatric meds.
The best plan? Chat with your doc or psychiatrist, who knows your particular case inside out. They'll have a handle on potential interactions, and they'll know the ifs and buts specific to you.
One more thought, sometimes ashwagandha affects sleep - can either make you a bit more awake or calm-a-sleepy. If you're taking mirtazapine for sleep, this is something to think about. So, again check this all with a health professional before jumping in. Your health mix is a balancing act, worth the careful legwork, even if it seems a bit extra!
In the meantime, keep an eye on anything unusual with your meds. Let your doc know about any new supplements you're thinking of, okay? Hope that helps to start the conversation, and make sure you're feeling good about any changes you make.
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You can take it
But keep gap of atleast 1 hour between each these two
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