Can Diazepam And Ashwagandha Be Taken Together?

Posted on Sun, 11 Jun 2017

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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.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad