Posted by adamie on October 24, 2001, at 11:15:42
In reply to Re: Ginko Biloba and Ginseng » adamie, posted by Simcha on October 24, 2001, at 9:02:06
hi. are these two herbs safe to take with reversible MAOI's though? I plan to try Moclobemide soon. If not that then Remeron.> adamie,
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> I use this combination along side my 40mg of Celexa per day and the Wellbutrin SR 200mg per day.
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> I take the ginko biloba to counteract the sexual side effects of the Celexa. I think it helps ease the "stupids" I sometimes get from Wellbutrin.
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> I also take ginseng to give me some pep and to give me some sex drive.
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> I asked my pdoc if it was OK to take these herbal remedies while taking my meds. He told me that I was doing no harm to myself. I am also taking Echinacea tea now because I'm getting over a cold. I need to be on it throughout the winter because my resistance to colds can be low when I get stressed.
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> All of these herbs usually require constant dosing for weeks before you see any benefit. Your body chemistry may affect how you react to the herbs. Watch out for any allergic reactions you might have. (Like rashes, itching, hives, or difficulty breathing.) If you experience an allergic reaction it is adviseable to get profession medical help as soon as possible. (ie. Emergency room.)
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> Remember that if you use ginseng you must have a wash-out period periodically. I do this on the first week of the month. I stop taking the ginseng for a week and I use it the other 3 weeks of the month.
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> Echinacea must have a wash-out period of at least a week after using it every day for 8 weeks.
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> I have read much on herbal medicine. It is the medicine of the people and it is important that you get as much information as possible about any herb that you put in your body. Remember that these are drugs too and that some of them are very potent. There are side effects from herbs too that you must factor into the equation if you are using psychotropic meds.
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> It is adviseable to avoid herbs if you are on MAOI's. Certain other meds have reactions with certain herbs. It is best to consult with your pdoc before medicating with herbs to make sure that you are not causing yourself any harm.
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> Take Care,
> I hope that helps,
> Simcha.
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> > > hi. Anyone try this to help with symptoms of depression? Symptoms such as extremely poor ability to think, concentrate, and remember. Those symptoms are part of my depression. Has this herb helped anyone here with such problems? And how long did it take to work? I read how Ginko is supposed to help with blood circulation to the brain or something.
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> > > Also what about Ginseng? Is it only for energy? Can it help also with thinking ability? It might be nothing but my debating ability and concentration today is improved over yesterday. And yesterday night I took some American Ginseng Tea. Perhaps it helped? Probably not but today I seem to be doing slightly better in that regard. Maybe it's just my meds.
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> > I forgot but also I have started taking ginko biloba. So I guess it wouldn't be the ginseng that has helped with my thinking ability.
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