Piper methysticum (extract)
Standardized to 30-70% kavalactones. Clinical evidence for anxiety comparable to benzodiazepines. Use ONLY noble kava root extract. Monitor liver.
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SIGNIFICANT: alcohol, sedatives, anxiolytics, antidepressants, levodopa, hepatotoxic drugs.
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Discontinue 2 weeks before surgery.
Drowsiness, GI upset, skin rash (kava dermopathy).
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