Posted by Meri-Tuuli on August 15, 2006, at 17:44:00
In reply to vinpocetine, rhodiola, evodiamine and Nardil/MAOI, posted by H. Upmann on August 15, 2006, at 14:14:33
Hey!
Hmmm....most things seem to be contraindicated with MAOIs. But that isn't to say that its not 'safe' to take them. I sometimes think we take the precautionary principle too far (myself included).
I can only speak of rhodiola (I'm taking it myself) and this is the best article so far that deals with the herb:
http://www.herbalgram.org/herbalgram/articleview.asp?a=2333
It indicates that Rhodiola rosea hasn't had any adverse drug-herb interactions yet - but thats not to say that it doesn't happen, it just hasn't yet. And in all fairness, I'm not too sure that *anyone* would be comfortable prescribing something like rhodiola with a MAOI. Thats assuming you are seeing someone who has actually heard of Rhodiola! I honestly don't know if pdocs are using Rhodiola with prescription ADs. I think some innovative pdocs are..but I have no idea who/what ADs with etc etc. Just some rumours!
I hope this has been of some (albeit very limited!) help!
Kind regards
Meri
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