Drug interactions

[vividblue]

Is it okay to take Armour thyroid with Xanax? with Advil? with a multi vitamin? with 5 HTP?  ( If not, how far apart should the meds be spaced out?)

Is it okay to take Xanax with  with Advil? with a multi vitamin? with 5 HTP?  (If not, how far apart should the meds be spaced out?)

I think the Armour has to be spaced out with the multi vitamin but Im not sure about the others... The 5 HTP, Maca, and Supren are alternative meds I take to treat Anxiety/Depression so Im wondering if these meds can be taken with the other meds that I take such as Xanax, a multi vitamin, etc... I take the Armour in the morning along with the alternative meds but sometimes I need to take a Xanax and want to make sure it is okay to mix these meds..


Thank You

[Sandra Y, RPh]

The calcium in a multivitamin may decrease absorption of the Armour Thyroid, so you should take those a few hours apart. It is ok to take Alprazolam, 5-HTP, multivitamins and ibuprofen together.

There is little information on drug interactions with Maca and Supren, but they seem to be safe to take with your other meds.

[Sandra Y, RPh]

In the US, scientific data supporting claimed benefit(s) are not always available as they are for traditional pharmaceuticals since nutraceuticals are not regulated as drugs. Consumers should also note that rigid quality control standards are not required for nutraceuticals and substantial variability can occur in both the potency and the purity of these products.Side effects of 5-HTP include ataxia, tremor, muscle stiffness, palpitations, diaphoresis, blurred vision, urticaria.

There is little information on interactions and side effects of Maca and Supren. I would suggest drinking herbal teas in moderation.

[vividblue]

Thanks for responding. Also, is it okay to drink herbal teas such as calming teas that contain Chamomile, Gotu Hola, Rose Hip, Hibiscus Flower, Licorice Root, Fennel Seed, Cardamom Seed, English Lavender Flower, Safflowers, Sarsaparilla, Lemon Balm with the Armour, 5 HTP, Xanax, Maca, Supren, and multi viatmins?

Also, Does 5 HTP, Maca and Supren have any known side effects?