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Hell i want to ask if it's safe for me to consume ashwagandha while i already suffer from a controlled blood pressure (taking micardis 40) & also taking thyroid medications as i have underwent a thyroidectomy more than 20 years ago. ?

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Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Yes: Ashwagandha does nt=ot interact with most meds, can be more sedating if taken with sedatives, but should be fine with micardis-Drugs.com

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Answered 10/14/2019

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A member asked:

Hell i want to ask if it's safe for me to consume ashwagandha while i already suffer from a controlled blood pressure (taking micardis 40) & also taking thyroid medications as i have underwent a thyroidectomy more than 20 years ago. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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