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I'm taking sertraline for anxiety and I'm wanting
Sent to Health Experts June 02 10:28 PM

I'm taking sertraline for anxiety and I'm wanting to take some supplments but they came with a warning. This is what is in the supplements and what the warning says. Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Capsules Servings Per Container: 37


Amount Per Serving %DV*


ALPHA MALEâ„¢ Formula 1130 mg *
BIOTEST® Super-Concentrated Extracts (Tribulus terrestris, Vitex agnus castus, Eurycoma longifolia), Carbolin™19 (forskolin 1,9-carbonate)


*Daily Value not established





Other Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmelose, calcium carbonate, sorbitol, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, maltodextrin, dextrose monohydrate, titanium dioxide, FD&C yellow #5, FD&C blue #1.

Store away from heat, light, and moisture.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take one or two tablets in the morning and one or two tablets six to eight hours later, each time on an empty stomach with 8 oz of water. Do not exceed six tablets in any 24-hour period and do not exceed cycling guidelines. IMPORTANT CYCLING INFORMATION: Use in cycles that include five days on and two days off per week. CYCLING EXAMPLE A: Take four days on and one day off, followed by three days on and one day off, repeat (4/1, 3/1; 4/1, 3/1...). CYCLING EXAMPLE B: Take five days on followed by two days off, repeat (5/2; 5/2...). ALLOW UP TO FOUR WEEKS TO ATTAIN FULL EFFECTS.

WARNING: Do not take if you are female, especially if pregnant or breast feeding, elderly or under the age of 18, chronically ill, or taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicine, including but not limited to antidepressants (such as MAO inhibitors), stimulants, allergy medications, and medications for high blood pressure or other cardiovascular conditions. Discontinue use if you experience dizziness, headache, nausea, or heart palpitations. If you have trouble sleeping, do not take within 6 hours of bedtime. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

 

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Male , Age: 31

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June 3 10:27 AM (11 hours and 20 minutes and 50 seconds later)
         
Reply to Christy Hammond's Post: This is what is in the supplement that I already have, and setraline is the only meds that I'm on.

Amount per Serving: Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) 50 IU, Vitamin B-3 (niacin) 41mg, Zinc (zinc gluconate) 7.5mg, AndroTest Ultra Complete Spectrum Active Extracts 550mg [Tribulus terrestris extract (aerial parts)[Standardized for Minimum 80% Total Saponins, Minimum 60% Total Furostanol Saponins, and Minimum 40% Protodioscin], LJ100 Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia)(root) [Standardized for 28% bioactive glycopeptide compound].

Other ingredients: Dicalcium phosphate, stearic acid, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, croscarmellose sodium, purified water, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.

Allergen Info: Contains soy.

Here is the warning:Consult your physician before using this or any dietary supplement. Do not take if you are female, especially if pregnant or breast feeding, elderly or under the age of 18, chronically ill, or taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicine, including but not limited to antidepressants (such as MAO inhibitors or SSRI's), stimulants, allergy medications, and medications for high blood pressure or other cardiovascular conditions. Do not use if you have any form of cancer including but not limited to prostate, breast or uterine cancer.Discontinue use if you experience dizziness, headache, nausea or heart palpitations. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

The other supplement I have that I want to take has these ingredients...Serving Size:4 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 62
Amount Per Serving: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 200mg, Mucuna pruriens extract (seeds) 2000mg[Standardized for 15% L-Dopa (L-Dihydroxyphenylalanine) (300mg)].

Other Ingredients: Gelatin, magnesium stearate.

Allergen Info: Contains soy.


CAUTION: READ AND FOLLOW ALL LABLE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE. NOT FOR USE BY INDIVIDUALS UNDER 18. Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult with your physician or a licensed health care professional before using this product if you are taking any prescription drug or dietary supplement, if you have any medical condition and before starting any diet or exercise program. Do not use this product if you have Parkinson's disease, excessive androgen syndrome or if you are taking MAO inhibitors. Discontinue use immediately if you experience any side effects.

Is sertraline a MAO inhibitor? Thanks for your time. :)
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June 3 2:10 PM (3 hours and 42 minutes and 37 seconds later)
         
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I see no direct drug interaction, but I would re-consider these supplements; or at least discuss them woth your Doctor and herbalest or supplement advisor. This rather complicated course of dosing, and ingediant list makes me wonder if the entire program is advisable and if it os a program you are likely to commit to long term. Also, certain ingrediants have not been studied as to ther interferance with Sertaline and the supplement/herbal industry is under regulated and is not required to conform to fda type standards.

I am a strong advocate of supplemets and altervative medicine, it should simply be approached with caution when combining the interventions.

Give it some thoght, and consider a consultation wuth the apporopriate specialist. Good luck to you.


I hope my information is helpful. If you have more questions, just ask! I will gladly help, otherwise please click "accept".
Positive feedback and any bonus would be appreciated. Thank you, Christy
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