If so, can I take it all over a long period of time in your opinion?

64-year-old woman3 years ago
Hello, I bought a liquid mixture of the following plants: Chamomile flowers Lemon balm Lavender augustifolia flowers Linden flowers Passion flower Skullcap Is it safe to take this mixture with amitryptiline 25 mg? Can I add melatonin and theanine?
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Jean-Sébastien Lecompte · 3 years ago
Good evening,
I took the trouble to check the literature regarding your question. Here is what I found that applies to your situation
Chamomile: Short term use only, moderate interaction with amitryptiline
Lemon balm: Short term use only, moderate interaction with amitryptiline
Lavender: Short-term use (up to 12 weeks), moderate interaction with amitryptiline
Linden: No data regarding duration of use or interactions
Passionflower: Short-term use only, moderate interaction with amitryptiline
Skullcap: No data regarding duration of use or interactions
Melatonin: Use for up to 6 months, moderate interaction with amitryptiline
Moderate interaction implies that these products increase the sedative effects of amitryptiline. All of these products combined together increase the risk of excessive drowsiness or may cause residual drowsiness during your day the next day
I hope that answers your question,
Jean-Sébastien Lecompte, pharmacist
64-year-old woman · 3 years ago
A big thank you, that answers my question very well 🙂. If I may ask another question, what does it mean if you go over the recommended "short term" (or 6 month for melatonin) periods?
Have a great evening!
Jean-Sébastien Lecompte · 3 years ago
In my opinion, it's not likely to have such a big impact, but I can't guarantee it 100%. It all depends on the dosage used. For melatonin, it is easier to answer because we have a lot of clinical experience with the product. Prolonged use (i.e. more than 6 months) does not cause any serious side effects and seems relatively safe
64-year-old woman · 3 years ago
Okay, thanks again for all the information, and the quick response. It's really nice!
Jean-Sébastien Lecompte · 3 years ago
It's a pleasure!

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