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Possible Interaction: Psychotropic Drugs and Kava

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Kava

Research Papers that Mention the Interaction

Kava (Piper methysticum) elicits dose‐dependent psychotropic effects and thus may potentially deleteriously affect cognitive performance.
Human psychopharmacology  •  2011  |  View Paper
Growing research indicates that kava most likely alters concentrations of coadministered psychotropics possibly by inhibiting cytochrome P450 enzymes.
In both cases, kava use may have affected the metabolism of the psychotropic medications , leading to serious side effects.
Two cases of patients seen on the psychiatric emergency and consult service who developed severe side effects from psychotropic medications in the context of kava use are presented.
The primary care companion for CNS disorders  •  2013  |  View Paper