Don't Take ASHWAGANDHA If You Are Taking These Medications

This video goes through medications that interfere with Ashwagandha. If you are currently taking any medications you should watch this video to check if it is safe to take together.
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1. Immunosuppressants
Corticosteroids: Prednisolone, prednisone, dexamethasone, budesonide, hydrocortisone
Antimetabolites: Methotrexate, 5-fluorouracil, capecitabine, floxuridine, cytarabine, gemcitabine, decitabine, vidaza
Janu Kinase Inhibitors: Tofacitinib
Calcineurin inhibitors: cyclosporin and tacrolimus
mTOR inhibitors: sirolimus and everolimus
Inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase inhibitors (IMDH): azathioprine, leflunomide, mycophenolate
Biologics (you’ll find these as injections): Abatacept, adalimumab, anakinra, certolizumab, etanercept, golimumab, infliximab, ixekizumab, natalizumab, rituximab, secukinumab, tocilizumab, ustekinumab, vedolizumab
Monoclonal antibodies: basiliximab, daclizumab
2. Sedative Medications
Benzodiazepines: Alprazolam, Clobazam, Clonazepam, Clorazepate, Chlordiazepoxide, Diazepam, Estazolam, Lorazepam, Oxazepam, Temazepam, Triazolam
Insomnia medications: Zolpidem, Zopiclone
Opiod pain medications: Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Fentanyl, Morphine, Codeine, Methadone, Tramadol, Buprenorphine
3. Thyroid medications
Medications for hypothyroidism: Levothyroxine
Medications for hyperthyroidism: Carbimazole, methimazole, propylthiouracil
4. Diabetic medications
Insulin
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors: acarbose, miglitol
Metformin
Bromocriptine
DPP-4 Inhibitors: Alogliptin, linagliptin, Saxagliptin, sitagliptin
GLP-1 receptor agonists: dulaglutide, exenatide, liraglutide, lixisenatide, semaglutide, tirzepatide
SGLT 2 inhibitors: canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, ertugliflozin
Sulfonylureas: glimepiride, gliclazide, glipizide, glyburide
Thiazolidinediones: rosiglitazone, pioglitazone
5. Blood pressure medications
There are too many to name but the drug classes are:
Diuretics
Beta-blockers
ACE inhibitors
Angiotensin II receptor blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Alpha blockers
Alpha-2 receptor agonists
Combined alpha and beta-blockers
Vasodilators
Keep in mind you may not have high blood pressure but may still be taking medication that can lower your blood pressure such as the following:
Beta blockers such as propranolol which can is often used to control anxiety symptoms and migraine prevention
Diuretics which can be used to reduce fluid and spironolactone which is a diuretic used in females for acne and hair loss
Clonidine which is used for ADHD
Prazosin for prostate and PTSD nightmares
Nifedipine for Reynauds syndrome
6. Blood thinners
When you are on blood thinners, particularly warfarin you always have to be careful because it has a very narrow therapeutic index which means any small change in dose or blood concentration can cause serious adverse effects. There is no evidence that Ashwagandha interacts with warfarin however you still need to be careful. Speak to your doctor before taking it.
If you are taking any medications, particularly the ones I mentioned above, it’s always best to check with your Doctor before taking Ashwagandha.
Note: this is not a complete list but gives the most common examples.
00:00 Intro
00:29 Immunosuppressants
01:14 Sedatives
01:46 Thyroid Medication
02:10 Diabetic Medication
02:55 Blood Pressure Medication
03:51 Blood Thinners
Evie Pharmacist is a trained community and hospital pharmacist sharing her knowledge of the best over the counter treatments.
DISCLAIMER:
This video is for general information only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider.

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Thanks for watching!!! 🙂

[@ligaman1]

I did not know this - very educational and information gold as always 💔

[@EviePharmacist]

Thanks for your continued support 🥰

[@cccalifornia7206]

Thank you.... I appreciate your knowledge and expertise!!💖🤗

[@EviePharmacist]

You’re welcome!! ☺️ The pharmacist nerd in me enjoyed making this video but I was debating whether to post the video because I was unsure if it would be useful to anyone!

[@jamescps8799]

Thanks dear.

[@EviePharmacist]

You’re welcome ☺️

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waiting for skin routine video😁 maybe also with some goods supplements

[@EviePharmacist]

I haven’t forgotten! Acne supplements video coming up next 🙂

[@indraghosh8298]

Multivitamins+ Biotin +Ashwagandha for 30 days??? Is it safe?

[@EviePharmacist]

Yes it should be safe. I don’t see any problems with this 🙂