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Kava Kava side effects [2-01-05]
10 Mar 2005

From: KWEBSTER  (Original Message) Sent: 2/1/2005 4:35 PM
A friend recently suggested this supplement--after doing research, i found it extremely harmful!  Case in point--even in otherwise healthy people, herbal suppplements are NOT FDA approved...
 
Kava Kava Side Effects, Interactions and Warning
  • May worsen Parkinson's disease and should not be used by individuals with Parkinson's disease.
  • Do not take if you are on any other prescription medication.
  • Increases 'off' periods in Parkinson patients taking levodopa and can cause a semicomatose state

 

Kathy Webster