So I’m wondering if I can take the supplement Ashwagandha for my anxiety, because before clonazepam I was taking it but now I’m off the supplement due to concerns about side effects(along with my other med Zonisamide). I take clonazepam 1mg as needed maximum twice a day(I’ve never done twice in one day). For Zonisamide I take 200mg at 9pm
Ashwagandha with Clonazepam/Zonisamide?
Question posted by KHM1 on 1 Jan 2024
Last updated on 5 February 2024 by WildcatVet
Added 1 Jan 2024:
The Ashwagandha Supplement is a gummy by spring valley and I was prescribed my Clonazepam for GAD and for Zonisamide General Epilepsy.
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3 Answers
WildcatVet
6 Feb 2024
I would talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or naturopath for professional advice. You're right to be concerned as many so-called natural and herbal supplements can and do interact with prescription and OTC medications.
In the meantime this article may give you some tips on using ashwagandha:
https://www.drugs.com/npc/ashwagandha.html
Best regards,
Wildcat.
You might also want to ask your doctor about your continued anxiety while taking a benzodiazepine.
TKMarsh711
5 Feb 2024
I've taken Ashwagandha for years with clonazepam. No problems.
Quando62
4 Feb 2024
I have been taking 4mg of Klonopin daily for 23 years and added 900mg of Ashwagandha daily with it and actually been able over a week to lower my Klonopin to 2mg per day along with 900mg of Ashwagandha and have NOT had any issue's nor found any on a trusted Herb to Drug Interaction Checker. The Aswagandha is more mellow feeling and helps alot with stress.. I hope this helps you..
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