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Can Elderberry Tea And Gabapentin Be Taken Together For Treating Shingles?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Aug 2023
Question: i am taking gabapentin 300mg. tylenol 3 for my shingles I've had since December and also taking blood pressure pills losartan hcl and sertraline. Can I take elderberry tea on the side too?
I am 74 year old female and having shingles now since December.

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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:

no issues with elderberry and the other meds

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

There are no known interactions between elderberry tea and any of the medications mentioned according to the Medscape professional drug interaction checker.

The elderberry would not cause any problems with any of the other meds.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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Can Elderberry Tea And Gabapentin Be Taken Together For Treating Shingles?

Brief Answer: no issues with elderberry and the other meds Detailed Answer: Hi, There are no known interactions between elderberry tea and any of the medications mentioned according to the Medscape professional drug interaction checker. The elderberry would not cause any problems with any of the other meds. Hope I have answered your query. Take care Regards, Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician