Question 1

is ashwagandha is safe for glaucoma patient ?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: This herbal supplement is obtained from a plant in the tomato family. It contains withanolides (steroidal lactones), alkaloids, choline, fatty acids, amino acids, and a variety of sugars. Like any plant or herb, the unknown compounds like alkaloids can have undesirable side effects. Since no testing has been done, we do not know if ashwagandha is safe for glaucoma patients.

Question 2

is ashwagandha safe (250mg twice a day of ksm-66 full spectrum) for long-term use to help with anxiety?  thanks!

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The therapeutic effects of Ashwaganda like most supplements is not as well known as medications regulated by the FDA and potency may differ from one source to another. It has been suggested to help with anxiety but may cause nausea or even vomiting. It should not be used with immune suppressants, thyroid medications, or any sedatives including benzodiazepines

Question 3

is withania somnifera safe to take daily? (ashwagandha)

Accepted Answer

NothingPerfectlySafe: See: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/withania_somnifera. Nothing is perfectly safe. Our bodies are open systems; majority (~55-62%) is water ; we need water in ; out to stay alive; yet water can also kill us, e.g. Acute water intoxication; pulmonary edema (cannot breath), etc.. The issues are always dose/unit time, both acute ; chronic changes in behavior ; tracking outcomes, called clinical trials.

Question 4

went to iridologist, said i had possible hyperthyroidism and gave me ashwagandha herbs and others. are they safe? i feel sick after taking them

Accepted Answer

Herbs: While ashwagandha has been prescribed for thyroid conditions, a side effect can be vomiting if the dosage is too strong. Check with your iridologist

Question 5

is it safe to take ashwagandha while taking my prescribed 50mgs of vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) 4 or 5 days a week if so what's a good dosage and routine of the ash thanks?

Accepted Answer

Probably but no data: Ashwagandha interacts with CNS depressants (sedatives like sleep meds and benzodiazepines) and immunosuppressants (e.g., azathioprine and prednisone). There are no known interactions with vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine). Webmd notes dose of ashwagandha depends on age, health, and several other conditions and there is not enough scientific information to determine appropriate dose. Take care and be well.

Question 6

is it safe to take ashwagandha with zoloft long term, for anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Talk to doc first.: There is not enough evidence to say whether it will help with anxiety.  Ginseng interacts with lots of other medications.  And may cause acute seritonin syndrome, a bad thing.  So talk to your doc first!  See:

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/serotonin-syndrome/symptoms-causes/dxc-20305673

Question 7

is ashwagandha and fish oil mao inhibitors? if so are they safe to take together?

Accepted Answer

Ok: Neither one are MAO inhibitors..OK to take together.

Question 8

can u take chaste tree berry or vitex and ashwagandha together or is it not safe to take both of them at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Totally safe: Ashwagandha and Vitex are both wonderful herbs with many proven benefits. While it is wise to be cautious about interactions between pharmaceuticals, which are very common, interactions between herbs are relatively uncommon. Very often herbalists combine many herbs together for synergistic benefits.

Question 9

hello i'm 16 and my question is is it safe to consume ashwagandha if i have g6pd deficiency?

Accepted Answer

: Why take the risk? What do you expect to get by taking Ashwagandha? It is not likely to provide any benefit to your health.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

Question 10

three years ago, i developed a vitiligo spot, and after a year, another one appeared . this weekend, i bought ashwagandha, and i just read that you shouldn't take it if you have autoimmune diseases. is it safe to take it with vitiligo?

Accepted Answer

: Since the FDA doesn't investigate supplements like that, physicians are reluctant to endorse them for fear of contaminants,no proof of efficacy and concerns about dosage. Your pharmacist may have information about this supplement.

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Hello i'm 16 and my question is is it safe to consume ashwagandha if i have g6pd deficiency?

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Three years ago, i developed a vitiligo spot, and after a year, another one appeared . this weekend, i bought ashwagandha, and i just read that you shouldn't take it if you have autoimmune diseases. is it safe to take it with vitiligo?

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