Took 1x 650mg tablet for the first time, after a couple hours I started to feel very unwell & shaky. I'm a type 2 diabetic (controlled by diet only) Checked my sugars and they were quite low. The next morning my sugars were still low, had to eat a lot more than usual just to keep them in a safe range. Wondering if 1 tablet could have done this? Haven't taken it again, want to wait a bunch of days to see if it was just a coincidence.
Ashwaganda causing low blood sugars?
Question posted by Kimstuff on 22 Feb 2024
Last updated on 28 February 2024 by Quando62
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Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
Medications that decrease the immune system (Immunosuppressants) interacts with ASHWAGANDHA
Ashwagandha can increase the activity of the immune system. Some medications, such as those used after a transplant, decrease the activity of the immune system. Taking ashwagandha along with these medications might decrease the effects of these medications.
Sedative medications (Benzodiazepines) interacts with ASHWAGANDHA
Ashwagandha might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Some medications, called sedatives, can also cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking ashwagandha with sedative medications might cause breathing problems and/or too much sleepiness.
Sedative medications (CNS depressants) interacts with ASHWAGANDHA
Ashwagandha might cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Some medications, called sedatives, can also cause sleepiness and slowed breathing. Taking ashwagandha with sedative medications might cause breathing problems and/or too much sleepiness.
Thyroid hormone interacts with ASHWAGANDHA
The body naturally produces thyroid hormones. Ashwagandha might increase how much thyroid hormone the body produces. Taking ashwagandha with thyroid hormone pills might cause too much thyroid hormone in the body, and increase the effects and side effects of thyroid hormone.
Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with ASHWAGANDHA
Ashwagandha might lower blood sugar levels. Taking ashwagandha along with diabetes medications might cause blood sugar to drop too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely.
Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs) interacts with ASHWAGANDHA
Ashwagandha might lower blood pressure. Taking ashwagandha along with medications that lower blood pressure might cause blood pressure to go too low. Monitor your blood pressure closely.
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