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Drugs that affect cortisol or the HPA axis

• SSRI antidepressants (effexor, prozac, cymbalta, zoloft, lexapro, etc.)

• Tricyclic antidepressants

• Benzodiazepines (xanax, ativan, valium, klonipin, etc.)

• GABA (lyrica, gabapentin, neurontin)

• Sleeping Aids (ambien, sonata, lunesta, etc.)

• Steroids (hydrocortisone, prednisone, prednisolone,

methylprednisolone)

• Stimulants (adderall, provigil)

• Anticonvulsants (dilantin)

• Systemic antifungal ketoconazole

• Many arthritis medications

• Asthma steroid nasal sprays

(Albuterol is a short-acting beta-2 agonist and not a steroid)

• Most blood pressure medications

• Alpha and beta blockers

• Spironolactin

• Amiloride

• Migraine medications (imitrex)

• Birth control pills

• Progesterone (if not balanced to estrogen)

Supplements that affect cortisol or the HPA axis

• DHEA

• Holy basil

• Rhodiola

• Ashwagandha

• Schizandra

• Ginsengs

• Eleuthero

• Astragalus

• St Johns Wort

• Cordyceps

• Theanine

• Magnolia root extract

• Phenibut

• Valerian

• Kava Kava

• 5-HTPs

• Zinc

• Phosphatidylserine

• Melatonin

• Isocort

• Adrenal formulas of any kind

• Adrenal Glandular

• Licorice root containing glycyrrhic acid (not deglycyrrhized)

• Bee Pollen and bees wax products

• Alcohol