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Rhodiola
What drug interactions occur with rhodiola?
The use of rhodiola in combination with prescription antidepressant drugs could cause a very rapid heart rate. Rhodiola could lower blood sugar levels, so it might make blood sugar levels too low, especially in people who takeinsulinor other drugs to treat diabetes. Rhodiola could reduce blood pressure, so it might make blood pressure too low in people who already have low blood pressure or in those taking drugs to lower their blood pressure. Rhodiola may increase levels of certain drugs, such as the blood thinnerwarfarinand some anti-inflammatory drugs. Rhodiola may counteract the effects of immunosuppressants used for certain autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis. Based on its biochemical effects, rhodiola may interact with many other drugs, but whether these cause problems is not clear. 