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Friday, May 01, 2009 mark asks

Q: mixing meds and herbs

My question is, is it a good idea to mix ativan with guarana or taurine. I've been drinking alot of vitamin water lately and eating lots of fruit as well as trying to be more active, (even when I feel like I'm having a heart attack) but I started to worry when it came time to take my medication. I don't what kind of a effect it will have mixing those with my meds, the guarana and taurine I mean.

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Eileen Bailey, Health Guide
5/ 1/09 7:09pm

Mark

 

I am not sure of all the possible drug interactions with supplements. However, it is important to discuss all herbs/supplements you may be taking with your doctor as these can certainly cause interactions with prescription or over the counter medications.

 

Your pharmacist should also be able to advise you on which foods/drinks/vitamins/supplements you should avoid with your medication.

 

Let me know what your doctor or pharmacist tells you. I would be very interested in the answer.

 

Eileen

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