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A member asked:

Hello..is there any bad interaction between l-theanine and pravastatin(chlostrol lowering medicine).. thanks in advance?

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Dr. Valencia Porter answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Not likely: L-the anime is a derivative from tea (camelia sinensis) that has calming effects. There is currently no known interaction with statins.

Answered 4/4/2016

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Not aware of: I am not aware of any severe interaction between the two. You should talk to your doctor about it as well.

Answered 9/28/2016

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