Can Ashwagandha Be Taken With Namenda XR?

Posted on Thu, 10 Sep 2015

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Thu, 10 Sep 2015 Answered on

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Question : Is it unsafe to take the herb ashwagandha with Namenda XR?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
However, I first need to know why you are taking the 2 medicines.
Also what are the other medical issues and medicine you take.

In general, the 2 medicine belong to 2 different systems of medicines.
And as such the usual concept is to avoid the 2 systems together.
Therefore, I need the aforementioned response to know whether something is essential.

I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (2 days later)

My other follow up question is this: Does taking Namenda xr 28 mg for Dementia make you sleepy all day orcould it be an overdose?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Its a side effect

Detailed Answer:
It is one of the side effects of the medicine.
You may ask the doctor to reduce the dose.
Best of luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar