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Can i take chaste tree berry for pms symptoms such as anger and frustration? i'm on lexapro and going to switch to paxil (paroxetine)

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May cause issues: It seems to affect a chemical in the brain called dopamine. Some medications for mental disorders help to decrease dopamine. Taking vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree berry)along with medications for mental conditions might decrease the effectiveness of some medications for mental condition.

Answered 5/9/2014

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