Supplement Questions (Page 2)

Can I take diet supplements/fat burners with Oroxine (levothyroxine)?

I have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid for the last twelve months and have been prescribed 50mg Oroxine (levothyroxine) by my Doctor. I have not been able to lose any weight and wish to lose 20lbs. Can I take diet fat burners/diet supplements to assist in my weight loss. I am on a low carb... read more

Which over the counter supplement is equivalent to Requip (ropinirole) ?

I do not have a health plan insurance for coverage of Requip (ropinrole) I am not eligible for Medicare until the year of 2016. I'm retire and have been diagnosis of the condition shaken leg syndrome. Is there an over the counter supplement ?

I have Bipolar Disorder and recently started taking magnesium supplement for unrelated issues. Since

... starting it I have noticed a massive reduction in bipolar symptoms, mainly anxiety and major depression. I am cautiously optimistic that I may have stumbled across something that actually works? Has anybody else experienced anything like this? TIA!

Ashwagandha with Clonazepam/Zonisamide?

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 ... read more

Can I take Calm with my medication?

Can I take Calm magnesium citrate supplement with Wellbutrin XL, Vraylar, Cymbalta, Ritalin, and clonazepam?

Can fat burning supplements come up as amphetamines in a drug test ?

Relationship between statins and valerian root?

I wish to take a sleep aid supplement, Valerian Root, to help with my insomnia problems. I take simvistatin and have been told that taking this drug in conjunction with valerian root is not advisable. Is this true? Is it safe to mix the two? Thanks for your help.

Can I take a probiotic with antidepressant? (Effexor)?

Is it okay for me to take a probiotic supplement while taking the antidepressant SNRI Effexor?

Please Help! l-theanine 100 mg?

I have panic attacks and my doctor suggested I try l-theanine. I tried 100 mg two days in a row and I thought I had found the miracle supplement. It worked better than anything I have ever tried. However, on the third day, I took it just as I felt myself going into some anxiety and I had the worst... read more

Do certain meds or supplements cause hot flashes?

I suffer many times a day from overwhelming heat. Not in circumstances that should cause it. Other people seem comfortable. Had a complete hysterectomy in 2005 and was bothered for a few years with hot flashes, helped by OTC meds. They are not helping now. This is making my life miserable. It does... read more

Any comforting stories regarding low dose Xanax for insomnia?

I am a 70 year old man that has been battling insomnia for five years. I have tried every supplement under the sun and some sleeping pills that were not that effective. I also practice Yoga Nidra every day. Just got a .5mg Xanax prescription today. I intend to start with half that amount. I am not... read more

HIV Infection - What should I do about the side effects of Dovito and weight gain?

Are there any contraindications if taking ashwagandha at the same time? What are the contraindications for taking sleep-aid supplements? I have been taking Dovitro for over a year and have gained 4-5kg and am panicking about this increase. But I dare not take other drugs that improve sleep, lower... read more

What other depression med can be taken with venlafaxine?

Looking for something to help supplement the venlafaxine without interaction s

Supplement interactions with meds?

Can ashwagandha be taken with the saved medication list?

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