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Can you take 5-HTP and antidepressants?
Antidepressants — People who are taking antidepressant medications should not take 5-HTP. These medications could combine with 5-HTP to cause serotonin syndrome, a dangerous condition characterized by mental changes, hot flashes, rapidly fluctuating blood pressure and heart rate, and possibly coma.
Can you take NAC with escitalopram?
No interactions were found between Cerefolin NAC and Lexapro. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can I take NAC with Lexapro?
Can you take NAC with blood pressure medicine?
Interactions. If you take any medicines regularly, talk to your doctor before you start using NAC supplements. They could interact with nitroglycerin, including blood thinners and certain blood pressure medicines. Dietary supplements are not regulated by the FDA in the same way that food and drugs are.
What is NAC used for in the body?
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is used by the body to build antioxidants. Antioxidants are vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that protect and repair cells from damage. You can get NAC as a supplement or a prescription drug. Why do people take NAC? As a prescription drug, doctors use NAC to treat acetaminophen overdose.
What should I know before taking NAC supplements?
If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you must check with a doctor before using NAC supplements. Interactions. If you take any medicines regularly, talk to your doctor before you start using NAC supplements. They could interact with nitroglycerin, including blood thinners and certain blood pressure medicines.
What are the risks of taking NAC?
Risks. If you have asthma or bleeding problems, your doctor may tell you to avoid NAC. You will likely be told to stop NAC 2 weeks before any elective surgery. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you must check with a doctor before using NAC supplements. Interactions.