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1 Anxiety. 2  The majority of evidence shows that certain kava extracts (extracts standardized to 70% kavalactones) can lower anxiety and might work as well as prescription anti-anxiety medications called low-dose benzodiazepines.3  But it might take up to 8 weeks of treatment to see improvement.regnancy and breast-feeding: Donât use kava if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Kava is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. There is a concern that it might affect the uterus. Also, some of the dangerous chemicals in kava can pass into breast milk and might hurt a breast-fed infant.
Do not take kava with prescription or over-the-counter medications. Kava may interact with the following: Anticonvulsants -- Kava may increase the effects of medications, such as phenytoin (Dilantin), that are used to treat seizures. Alcohol -- Do not use kava and alcohol together.The risk of impairment and the risk of liver damage are greatly increased.ava kava (Piper methysticum) has been used as a ceremonial drink in the Pacific Islands for hundreds of years. Some people report its effects are similar to alcohol. The roots are chewed or ground into a pulp and added to cold water.