Herbs you cant take with meds?

Holly J · Post by **Holly J** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 1:39 pm

Just curious if anyone knows what you cannot take with anti depressants and benzodiazepams. I wanted to start taking maybe Valerian but i dont want it to interact with my meds. I am on ativan and I am looking to take an herbal supplement to take instead of the ativan.

keepontruckin' · Post by **keepontruckin'** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 11:26 am

I'll recommend googling questions, but I'll also recommend talking with your doctor and don't simply switch to see if you're right.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 11:40 am

Hi Holly, I think you should talk to a pharmacist or your doc first, but from what I've experienced, you can not take valerian with any benzo or anti depressant. I haven't yet found an herb you can take with most of these kind of meds. I'm on meds too. take care.
Hugs,
Hally

cfe · Post by **cfe** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 11:58 am

I've found that a doctor won't "okay" anything that hasn't been clinically studied over and over.

I'd have a chat with an herbalist if you can find one.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 12:09 pm

I suggest that she asks the doc to let her try and let him monitor her over time. Depending on the chemistry of the 2 substances, the doc might encourage the herbal supplement. I would get as much info on the herbs ' composition as possible and share it with the doc.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 08, 2009 1:17 pm

I take a generic for xanax when I have anxiety attacks and my doctor still says it's ok to take Estroven (soy estrogen because I've started the wonderful phase of hot flashes). I haven't had any side from the two, but I agree that you should check with your doctor, pharmicist, and/or herbalist to make sure.Take care, kitty lover

Admin_1 · Post by **Admin_1** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 5:41 pm

thank you. I will ask a pharmacist.