Posted by FP on May 21, 2000, at 2:00:09
In reply to Re: Kava for sociability, posted by Tim on May 20, 2000, at 9:57:13
> Can you combine Kava with SSRI's, specifically Paxil?
No. You'll stare at the sun until your eyes melt, just like two of my friends did. Really.
But seriously, I can't tell you to ignore an Official Warning on a box of herbal supplements!
On the other hand, you COULD try www.lycaeum.org for more articles, bibliography, etc. (Including a description of what Kava addicts look and act like) Or asking your pDoc. I can say my personal experiences mixing the two have been OK, except for the one time I "OD'D"; I just can't give another person a straight "yes" or "no" on how it might affect THEM.
But if I were going to socialize with a bunch of folks and wanted to relax, and didn't want to drink alcohol, I, personally, would take some Kava. All the while screaming "YMMV!"
Yeah, this is a wussy answer. Maybe I'm just gun shy - it was only a couple of years ago I thought opium was better than any prescription anti-depressant. Anyhow, please post your experiences, if you have any.
FP
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