Sedatives & Hypnotics
Kava Extract (Concentrated Liver Risk)
Street names: Kava extract, Kava capsules, Kavalactones
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⚡What it does
- Anxiolysis, sedation, muscle relaxation
⚠Key risks
- Concentrated extracts concentrate liver risk — hepatotoxicity cases
- Drug interactions (benzos, alcohol, liver-metabolized meds)
- No quality standardization between brands
- Banned in multiple countries for liver reasons
✚Overdose signs
- Liver signs: jaundice, dark urine, fatigue
- Nausea
📋Quick facts
Also known asKava extract, Kava capsules, Kavalactones
CategorySedatives & Hypnotics
Schedule / classSupplement US; banned Germany/Switzerland/UK forms
AppearanceConcentrated capsules/tinctures (standardized kavalactones)
Street price$15–$40 bottles
Legal statusSupplement US; banned/restricted EU countries
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: EMA, FDA
Category comparison — Sedatives & Hypnotics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kava Extract (Concentrated Liver Risk) | Supplement US; banned Germany/Switzerland/UK forms | Concentrated extracts concentrate liver risk — hepatotoxicity cases; Drug interactions (benzos, alcohol, liver-metabolized meds) | $15–$40 bottles |
| Kava (Piper methysticum) | Legal supplement | LIVER TOXICITY — rare but severe: hepatitis, liver failure requiring transplant; banned/restricted in multiple countries; Interactions with alcohol, benzodiazepines, liver-metabolized drugs | ~$15–$40 per powder bag |
| Kava Bars (Social Kava Trend) | Legal supplement US; restricted EU countries | Liver toxicity risk (rare but severe); Impaired driving | $5–$15 per kava bar drink |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Kava Extract (Concentrated Liver Risk) look like?
Concentrated capsules/tinctures (standardized kavalactones)
What are the signs of a Kava Extract (Concentrated Liver Risk) overdose?
Liver signs: jaundice, dark urine, fatigue; Nausea Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Concentrated extracts concentrate liver risk — hepatotoxicity cases Dependence can develop with regular use.
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