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Old 01-15-2008, 01:31 AM   #6 (permalink)
nandm
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Melatonin
Adverse reactions: headache; daytime fatigue; drowsiness; dizziness; irritability; reduced alertness; abdominal cramps;
Interactions: Atenolol; central nervous system depressants; Fluoxetine; Immunosuppressants; Nifedipine; Verapamil; Sedating herbs or supplements, such as 5-HTP, Kava, Valerian root; alcohol use.
Cautions: may worsen depression; immunosuppressants; pregnacy, breast feeding;

Mugwort
Adverse reactions: sensitization through skin contact; hypersensitivity reactions;
Interactions: central nervous system depressants; Disulfram; Metronidazole; alcohol

S-Adenosylmethionine: SAMe;
Adverse reactions: headache; agitation; mania; diarrhea; nausea; GI disturbances
Interactions: Antidepressants; MAO inhibitors

Scented Geranium:
Adverse Reactions: edema; dermatitis; erythema; vesiculation; cheilitis
Interactions: none known
Cautions: Sensitivity to geraniums

Schisandra
Adverse Reactions: restlessness; insomnia; central nervous system depression; heartburn; dyspnea (shortness of breath)
Interactions: amphetamines or other central nervous system stimulants; Barbital; Pentobarbital; Body strengthening drugs; caffeine;
Cautions: Pregnancy; breast feeding; epilepsy; peptic ulcers; fever; high blood pressure

St. John's wort
Adverse Reactions: fatigue; neuropathy; restlessness; headache; digestive complaints; fullness sensation; constipation; diarrhea; nausea; abdominal pain; dry mouth; photosensitivity reactions; pruritus; delayed hypersensitivity
Interactions: Amitriptyline; chemotherapy drugs; Cyclosporine; digoxin; drugs metabolized byt eht cytochrome P-450 emzyme system; hormonal contraceptives; protease inhibitors; amprenavir; indinavir; nelfinavir; ritonavir; saquinavir; theophylline; warfarin; aneshetics; MAO inhibitors; nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors; delavirdine; efavirenz; nevirapine; reserpine; SSRI's; herbs with sedating effects; calamus; calendula; California poppy; capsicum; catnip; celery; couch grass; elecampane; German chamomile; goldenseal; gotu kola; Jamaican dogwood; kava; lemon balm; sage; sassafras; skullcap; shepherd's purse; Siberian ginseng; stinging nettle; valerian ;wild carrot; wild lettuce; Tyramine containing foods such as beer, cheese, dried meats, fava beans, liver yeast, wine
Cautions: Sun exposure; pregnancy; breast feeing; planning pregnancy; transplant patients;
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