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How Chamomile interacts with Anti-anxiety medications
Interaction type: Interactions
Interaction rating: Potential/Theoritical
An animal study reported that chamomile may act in the body like some of these medications, which may alter the effects of these medications and possibly the dose needed for treatment. Use with caution. (1)
These drugs include alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam, clorazepate dipotassium, chlordiazepoxide, oxazepam, buspirone, doxepin, hydroxyzine, meprobamate
References
- View Abstract: Viola H, et al. Apigenin, A Component of Matricaria Recutita Flowers, Is a Central Benzodiazepine Receptors-ligand With Anxiolytic Effects. Planta Med. Jun1995;61(3):213-16.
