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The scientist most vigorously advocating for Kratom has ties to the industry that he doesn't disclose (www.propublica.org)
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[–] 6 points 6 days ago* (1 child)

You take pain medications? Taking kratom with that is like drinking with that. Respiratory depression.

I’ve taken it before as well. A few times, actually. Never did anything except make me nauseous. That’s why I took it a few times… kept increasing the dose. Got nothing.

My cousin barfed his brains out, though. That was at least fun to watch.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 days ago (1 child)

    Not pain medication. Strattera and Lexapro.

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  • [–] 2 points 5 days ago

    Were you suffering from serotonin syndrome? That is a really dangerous thing, actually. My wife had it once and it wasn’t pretty. She got it from an SSRI and Ashwagandha.

    https://hellopharmacist.com/drug-supplement-interactions/drug-herbal/kratom-with-escitalopram

    Kratom has a Moderate interaction with Escitalopram. Theoretically, taking kratom in combination with serotonergic drugs may increase levels of serotonin, increasing the risk of serotonin syndrome.

    https://hellopharmacist.com/drug-supplement-interactions/drug-herbal/kratom-with-atomoxetine

    Kratom has a Moderate interaction with Atomoxetine. Theoretically, kratom might increase the levels and clinical effects of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.

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