Posted by Rick on November 10, 2002, at 17:23:43
In reply to Klonopin interactions with drugs/herbs/etc ?, posted by Franz on November 9, 2002, at 13:04:04
> Hello,
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> I am starting low dose Klonopin and as I am new to this weird benzodiazepine (it is different from other, but this is subject for another post) I would like to know about interactions.
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> I am interested in klonopin/drugs/herbs interactions.
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> I frequently use a variety of teas/herbs like ginseng, Gotu kola, Rosmarinus, green tea, Rhodiola, gingko. Not high doses.If it's not high doses, then none of those should present a problem, although some like Gotu Kola may increase any Klonopin-induced sedation. Watch out for any excessive sedation, and for any signs of (unlikely but theoretically possible) interaction-induced liver dysfunction, such as yellowing of the skin. (Search on liver disease symptoms on the net.) And get a liver function test a few times a year. And don't take Kava with Klonopin.
I've used Panax Ginseng, Rhodiola Rosea (aka Arctic Root) and Ginkgo with Klonopin (but not more than one herb at a time). I've avoided trying out Gotu Kola despite positive reports, given that it can raise blood sugar.
You have more risk from buying low quality, possibly contaminated brands of these herbs than from mixing them with Klonopin at low doses.
Rick
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