Question 1

kava kava and adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

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Opposites: If you mean Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) in am/daytime and k-k at bedtime, then yes, ok. Otherwise, likely to see poor response of either when taking together.

Question 2

what is your opinion on kava kava for anxiety? l-theanine has been helpful but i've heard mixed things about kava kava. what is proper dosage?

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See below: New research indicates there are advantages to using kava to treat anxiety, rather than pharmaceutical drugs. A  trial of 60 people with chronic levels of anxiety has found anxiety dropped significantly. 
You can use these kava products for anxiety by taking 2.5 grams of quick kava or a 330 ml lava cola.

Question 3

what is kava kava good for?

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Careful: Kava kava has been used for many psychiatric conditions, however the evidence is strongest for efficacy in treating anxiety. However there are significant  safety concerns including possible liver damage and even some deaths related to kava use.

Question 4

safe to take kava and valerian root?

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Mostly: If you are not taking other medications and use proper doses, these may be safe.  Both are sedating and can cause reactions or possible allergy.  Valerian root may cause disturbed dreams and other side effects.  Kava has been associated with liver toxicity which may be due to the wrong part of the plant being used.  Use trusted sources that use the right part.  Kava root not stem or leaf.

Question 5

please help, how much kava is safe without liver damege?

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Don't do it: I'd urge you not to use it at all. You don't know what parts of the plant are in your tea / pills, the benefits are dubious, and there are better ways to relax.

Question 6

how much kava kava would you have to drink before it can harm you?

Accepted Answer

See below: Kava kava has been shown to have some relaxation effects. However it also has been associated with liver damage. It's impossible to say how much kava could be dangerous because 1) the cause of the liver damage is unclear & 2) the amount of kava in a given preparation is not standardized. It's recommended that kava only be used under a doctor's supervision.

Question 7

i drank some kava and i was wondering if its going to show up on a hair test?

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: It is unlikely that hair test would include chemicals in kava. You should consult your doctor rather than self medicating with unregulated substances.
For info: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/kava

Question 8

what do you take kava kava for?

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Do not use it: Kava has been known to cause severe liver damage up to the point of requiring a transplant. Even after short term use it can be liver toxic.  There is a long list of medications that show an interaction between kava and the medication.  Kava is supposed to be indicated for stress relief as well as a long list of other indications.  None of these have been scientifically proven.

Question 9

can i take kava kava while on citoprolam hbr?

Accepted Answer

Kava possibly unsafe: Check out http://umm.Edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/kava-kava & http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/872.Html which both mention concerns about liver safety from kava. I find it more curious that you asked about taking it w/citalopram but not lisinopril. Ideally, you need to check w/your family doc or prescribing physician regarding any otc supplement you take in add'n to prescripti.

Question 10

can kava kava work for anxiety?

Accepted Answer

It can: Results with otc kava kava vary.  I've had patients drink it in teas or take capsule forms with good results and some not so much.  Seeing a professional can help you learn tools to manage your anxiety and would be more effective in the long run.

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