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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Side Effects Of Supplements

Q&A: Dealing with the gastrointestinal side effects of statins

October 02, 2008
Dr. Thomas Stuttaford of the London Times offers advice to a woman whose husband is plagued by gastrointestinal side effects from statin use. Besides offering advice on statins, supplements, and dietary changes, Dr. Stuttaford also looks at the link between thyroid function and high cholesterol. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Should I take supplements for my hip and knee osteoarthritis? Which ones?
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...supplement.  Certain supplements may have negative effects on your health and they may interact... Read more »

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Should You Take "Green Lipped Mussel Extract" For Osteoarthritis Pain Relief?
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...from people who have tried it.   Are there side effects or risks involved with taking the... Read more »

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Question of the Week on Side Effects
By Pam Flores , Health Expert

...medications and supplements come with their own side effects which can make taking them very... Read more »

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Alternative Treatments For Herpes
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

...important to know that many supplements have side effects and may interact with other... Read more »

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Natural Alternatives for Treating Depression: Part One
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...it is natural doesn't mean there won't be any side effects. And one of the problems with the... Read more »

Health Guide

St. John's Wort
...had taken a placebo.  ADHD medications are a common treatment for ADHD. However, some of the side effects of these medications include: nervousness, problems sleeping, and loss of appetite. For... Read more »
Coenzyme Q10 for Migraine Prevention
...like to avoid medications as much as possible, and we're always concerned about the possible side effects. Over the years, in addition to countless medications, many Migraineurs have tried ... Read more »
Zinc in diet
Diet - zinc Side Effects Symptoms of zinc deficiency include: Slow growth Poor appetite Wounds that take a long time to... Read more »
FDA Warns Consumers About Dangerous Ingredients in "Dietary Supplements"
...misleading because it fails to disclose the presence of the chemical ingredients or the potential side-effects associated with the products' consumption. FDA instructed agency staff to stop the... Read more »
Topamax Dosage, Titration, and Tapering
...very powerful medication. Please take care to take it correctly and safely. If you experience any side effects, especially visual side effects, report these to your physician as soon as possible. ... Read more »

Medications

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...be harmful to your kidneys such as: aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin, ... Read more »

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...can absorb them properly (such as ampicillin, iron supplements, calcium supplements, dasatinib,... Read more »

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...can absorb them properly (such as ampicillin, iron supplements, calcium supplements, dasatinib,... Read more »

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...can absorb them properly (such as ampicillin, iron supplements, calcium supplements, dasatinib,... Read more »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) People who've survived a heart attack may want to take an ancient Chinese natural supplement to prevent future heart problems. A... Read summary »

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A simple vitamin deficiency could be the cause of many of the side effects of diabetes, a new study suggests. British researchers say that diabetics... Read summary »