Can Diazepam And Ashwagandha Be Taken Together?

Posted on Sun, 11 Jun 2017

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Sun, 11 Jun 2017 Answered on

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Question : I took 2 aswagandha (450 mg ) supplements one and a half days ago. Is it ok to take 1 diazepan (2mg) today?

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it's ok to take

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM

Yes it's ok to take 2 mg Diazepam, no need to worry. You took Ashwagandha around 36 hours back and this will not cause any interactions.

Thanks and Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (19 hours later)

Thank you . What then is a safe time to wait and take diazepam following aswagandha?

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should wait roughly for about 12 hours.

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking

The duration of action of Ashwagandha is not clearly defined. But you should wait for at least 12 hours before taking Diazepam following Ashwagandha.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad