⚠️ Mechanism
Interaction identified from DDInter 2.0 database. Specific drugs: Opium
📋 Effect
See mechanism description
💊 Management
Consult healthcare provider before combining.
Plain Language Summary
This combination is considered moderately risky. Taking Kava and Opium together may cause an interaction between the two. You should consult your healthcare provider before using them together.
Source
DDInter 2.0 (ddinter.scbdd.com)
Supporting Research
Kava in generalized anxiety disorder: three placebo-controlled trials
Explanatory attributions of anxiety and recovery in a study of kava
Kava-Kava administration reduces anxiety in perimenopausal women
Kava treatment in patients with anxiety
Efficacy of kava-kava in the treatment of non-psychotic anxiety, following pretreatment with benzodiazepines
Medical Disclaimer: This interaction record is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Drug-supplement interactions can be dangerous. Always consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist before combining any supplement with prescription medications. Do not stop or change any medication without professional guidance.