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Can Ashwagandha Be Taken While On Resperdone And Xanax?
I take .5 mg Resperdone and 2 mg Xanax. May I add the herbal supplements ashwagandha and holy basil in order to completely wean off the psychotropic drugs which I ve been on for 16 years. Highest levels I was ever taking were 2 mg Resperdone and 6 mg Xanax. I also take 75mg Venlaflexine daily.
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
Hi,
Yes, you can take these drugs, and gradually reduce Xanax dose, until stopping it.
It is not recommendable to take Xanax for a prolonged time because it can lead to addiction and tolerance.
But, I am afraid that these drugs cannot substitute the effects of Risperidone or Venlafaxine. You may just reduce the dose and see if everything is ok.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
Yes, you can take these drugs, and gradually reduce Xanax dose, until stopping it.
It is not recommendable to take Xanax for a prolonged time because it can lead to addiction and tolerance.
But, I am afraid that these drugs cannot substitute the effects of Risperidone or Venlafaxine. You may just reduce the dose and see if everything is ok.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka,
Cardiologist
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