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Can I Take Garcinia Cambogia Along With Venlafaxine And Lamotrigine?

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Posted on Fri, 21 Feb 2014
Question: Yes please! Would it be safe to take garcinia cambogia with venlafaxine and lamotrigine; and would it be effective? Yours sincerely, Judith.
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Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer: I do not advise Detailed Answer: Hi, Though there is no written literature about Garcinia cambogia interactions with Lamotrigine and Velafaxine, I personally do not advise to take it while you take these prescription drugs. Garcinia Cambogia has been known to increase serotonin levels which is contradicting the use of Venlafaxine. This supplement has natural iron which reduces the absorption of many drugs. It also lowers the blood sugar levels and may not be a good choice in a person who is already dependent on Lamotrigine for daily life. Hope this helps.
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Can I Take Garcinia Cambogia Along With Venlafaxine And Lamotrigine?

Brief Answer: I do not advise Detailed Answer: Hi, Though there is no written literature about Garcinia cambogia interactions with Lamotrigine and Velafaxine, I personally do not advise to take it while you take these prescription drugs. Garcinia Cambogia has been known to increase serotonin levels which is contradicting the use of Venlafaxine. This supplement has natural iron which reduces the absorption of many drugs. It also lowers the blood sugar levels and may not be a good choice in a person who is already dependent on Lamotrigine for daily life. Hope this helps.