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Can I take ashwagantha tablet - #21621
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I am taking mirtazapine 30 mg Bupropion xr 150 mg Aripirazolam 10 mg Alprazolam 0.25 mg Can I take ashwagantha tablet with my antidepressants and antipsycotic Or it will increase my serotonin and dopamine level
Age: 25
Chronic illnesses: Depression
Mental health disorders
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But do not withdraw your antipsychotic drugs without concerned consultant advice
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Considering your current prescriptions for medications like mirtazapine, bupropion, aripiprazole, and alprazolam, it's important to approach the potential addition of ashwagandha with some caution. Both modern medicine and Ayurveda imply that combining supplements or herbs, especially with pharmaceutical drugs, should be approached carefully due to potential interactions.
Ashwagandha, known classically as "Withania somnifera," is a revered adaptogenic herb in Ayurveda, valued for its ability to balance vata and kapha doshas, enhance vitality, and support the nervous system. It can, in some cases, influence neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine indirectly supporting the body's adaptive response to stress. Your concern about such interactions with serotonin and dopamine is valid.
However, when you’re already on several medications influencing neural pathways, introducing ashwagandha or any other herb should ideally be monitored by a healthcare provider familiar with both your medications and Ayurvedic interventions. This is to prevent any potential augmentation effect or unexpected side effects, as the herb could exacerbate or modify the effects of these medications due to its calming effects and potential to modulate neurotransmitters.
In this case, your mental health provider or a healthcare professional with cross-training in Ayurveda might help you decide if adding ashwagandha would be beneficial or if alternative Ayurvedic practices might better suit your current regimen. Monitoring how your body responds and ensuring a gradual introduction if deemed appropriate, allows you to assess tolerance and overall impact without suddenly affecting your current treatment's balance.
Meanwhile, paying attention to grounding practices like yoga, meditation or pranayama can compliment your treatment by supporting mental balance naturally without immediate chemical changes. Always prioritize transparent communication with all healthcare providers involved in your care to ensure every treatment is aligned with your health needs.
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