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Prozac with a valerian root tea

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rachel_35350
rachel_35350

hi everyone im currently on 40mg of prozac. i bought a tea that has valerian root in it. its like 20% valerian root in it. not sure whether or not i should drink it while on prozac. can anyone advise me pls ?

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  • jen8682
    jen8682 rachel_35350

    Posted

    I would definitely Google that before you drink it. I'm sure it's ok but.......like the other day I read you can't take tramadol while on anti depressants which I had not known

    • rachel_35350
      rachel_35350 jen8682

      Posted

      thank u. i have read that prozac and valerian root interact but not sure if its just an igredient in tea it might not be that much. i guess il just check with my pharmacist x

    • jen8682
      jen8682 rachel_35350

      Posted

      I suppose I would always err on the side of caution and just not touch the tea

    • rachel_35350
      rachel_35350 jen8682

      Posted

      hey i was at the doctor today and i asked about the tea with the prozac and she said it was fine to drink the tea with prozac Xx

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