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Sunday, July 12, 2009 dewalt.17 asks

Q: hot flashes and black kohosh

I am currently taking cymbalta, and xanax.  I am 46 yrs.old and have begun to have mild hot flashes.  Can I take black Cohosh w/ the other meds??

 

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7/13/09 8:14am

Dewalt

 

Herbal supplements can cause side effects and drug interactions, the same as prescription medication. Before adding a supplement, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how this might interact or intervere with your current medication.

 

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