Date:   7/24/2009 2:06:06 AM ( 15 y ago)
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 I tried this stuff and initially it seemed to be a miracle in helping me feel better, but after a few days it seemed more like a drug. And now I feel like I'm going through withdrawals in trying to get off of it - just like a drug. I feel worse than before I tried it in the first place.
I quit taking it a over a week ago. I feel extremely irritable, have aching legs and arms, swollen glands and no motivation.

These symptoms sound more like an active viral infection. Ashwagandha is not going to cause these symptoms. Especially the swollen lymph nodes, which are common with viral infections. Couple that with the other symptoms, which are also common with viral infections I would say this is the most likely culprit. Ashwagandha works primarily on the adrenals and thyroid, and it also has a calming effect due to its effects on the GABA receptors. The Xanax you mentioned also works by increasing GABA activity. So I guess it is possible that your GABA receptors are maybe somehow screwed up from the Xanax use, but this still would not account for the other symptoms you mentioned.

I was determined to get through it and took some ibuprofen,

Ibuprofen is a VERY dangerous drug!!!

some 5htp, but gave in yesterday and today and took 1 tablet each day of the Ashwagandha, yesterday and today, (compared to the 3 I was previously taking per day).
I so hate this dependant feeling (having gone through Zoloft and Xanax withdrawals cold turkey years ago).
What I am asking for is some advice to help me get off of the Ashwagandha or some information if you know how long it takes for the body to normalize and these symptoms to pass. I'm afraid to continue taking a lot of ibuprofen for the apparent 'rebound inflammation'.

I would worry more about the other well known side effects of ibuprofen such as kidney failure, hepatitis, loss of vision, tinnitus, aseptic meningitis, heart attack, stroke....... Many of these do not require long term use or overdose. They can occur from a single recommended dose.

Is there anything else that helps that does not have the same effect as these 'ginseng' type herbs?

The only resemblence it has to ginseng is the fact that it is adaptogenic.

Or if you could at least tell me if you know how long it takes to get past the 'withdrawal' symptoms?

I really don't think these are any form of withdrawal symptoms. One other possibility though. Are you dealing with any autoimmune conditions?

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