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Ashwagandha. Interactions with heart meds?

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Ashwagandha seems to be good at reducing stress, but I’m wondering what interactions there might be with Sotalol and Warfarin.

Does anyone have any experience pls?

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I’d be interested in answer to this also. I’m on it but my cardiologist and specialist cardiologist has never commented…

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Cricket23 in reply to Gizzimos

Does it help? What heart meds due you take?

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I suggest you ask your local pharmacist about any possible harmful interactions.

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Cricket23 in reply to Milkfairy

Thanks. Good idea.

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Cricket23

Spoke to my Warfarin nurse. She said not to take it with Warfarin as it could increase the risk of bleeding.

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MilkfairyHeart Star in reply to Cricket23

Good call, never assume herbal remedies are ' harmless' as they can interact with prescription medications.

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