Reviewer: Allison, 25-34 Female (Consumer)

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I was taking 40 mg of Prozac daily and was weaned off at the recommendation of my psychiatrist. I would sometimes still battle with panic attacks and anxiety so I took kava without seeking medical advice. Even though it helped my anxiety I experienced HEAVY sleepiness which affected my work and moderate to sometimes severe stomach pains in just a short amount of time. This is very unusual for me I ... Show Full Comment

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I was taking 40 mg of Prozac daily and was weaned off at the recommendation of my psychiatrist. I would sometimes still battle with panic attacks and anxiety so I took kava without seeking medical advice. Even though it helped my anxiety I experienced HEAVY sleepiness which affected my work and moderate to sometimes severe stomach pains in just a short amount of time. This is very unusual for me I am a 25 year old active women. I stopped taking kava and am going to seek advice from a medical practitioner next time before looking into natural supplements.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Consumer)

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This is the only thing I have found that works but because I have been told it is not safe I am looking for an alternative.

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This is the only thing I have found that works but because I have been told it is not safe I am looking for an alternative.
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Reviewer: jamielee, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

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I have battled with severe anxiety and panic attacks since my teenage years. I have been taking Xaxax 1 nmg BID for many years. Since finding Kava Kava my anxiety level has decresed significantly, and since I suffer from chronic insomnia I have sleep through the night every night since starting treatment.

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I have battled with severe anxiety and panic attacks since my teenage years. I have been taking Xaxax 1 nmg BID for many years. Since finding Kava Kava my anxiety level has decresed significantly, and since I suffer from chronic insomnia I have sleep through the night every night since starting treatment.
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Reviewer: tbrown3962, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Consumer)

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I have taken frequently taken kava since the mid-1990s. I also get semi-annual physicals that include liver function tests. Every test has shown excellent numbers for liver health. As other reviewers have written, kava root is safe. The harm can come from unscrupulous merchants who cut costs by including stems and roots, which can cause liver damage. I purchase organic kava from a Hawaiian company ... Show Full Comment

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I have taken frequently taken kava since the mid-1990s. I also get semi-annual physicals that include liver function tests. Every test has shown excellent numbers for liver health. As other reviewers have written, kava root is safe. The harm can come from unscrupulous merchants who cut costs by including stems and roots, which can cause liver damage. I purchase organic kava from a Hawaiian company (Kona Kava Farm) that I trust. I love this herb.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

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for me Kava took the edge off my anxiety without any side effects. I had tried a few prescriptions but the side effects were not tolerable..I didn't feel 'right'. Kava made me feel normal again..it was so wonderful

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for me Kava took the edge off my anxiety without any side effects. I had tried a few prescriptions but the side effects were not tolerable..I didn't feel 'right'. Kava made me feel normal again..it was so wonderful
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