Kava kava
Kava kava is used for anxiety. May cause you to feel sleepy. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
Kava kava Overview
Kava kava is a plant. The root of the plant is what is used to prepare beverages, extracts, capsules, tablets, and topical solutions.
Kava kava is used most often for anxiety, insomnia, and menopausal symptoms.
A common side effect of Kava kava is drowsiness.
Kava kava Cautionary Labels
Uses
Kava kava is used most often for anxiety, insomnia, and menopausal symptoms.
Kava kava has not been proven effective for all of the uses listed above. Kava kava may be used for other conditions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Side Effects of Kava kava
Common side effects of Kava kava include the following:
- liver damage, including hepatitis and liver failure (which can cause death)
- dystonia (abnormal muscle spasm or involuntary muscle movements)
- drowsiness
Long-term and/or heavy use of Kava kava may result in scaly, yellowed skin.
This is not a complete list of Kava kava side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Kava kava Interactions
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take medications used for Parkinson’s disease.
This is not a complete list of kava drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Kava kava Precautions
Special precautions & warnings:
Kava kava supplements has been linked to a risk of severe liver damage.
Kava kava may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Kava kava affects you.
