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Drug Interactions With Glucosamine

Health Encyclopedia: Headaches: Cluster Medications

Preventive Medications

Calcium-Channel Blockers

Calcium-channel blockers, commonly used to treat heart disease, are important drugs for preventing cluster headaches. Verapamil (Calan) is the standard calcium-channel blocker used for headache prevention. Constipation is a common side effect. No one taking any calcium-channel blocker should withdraw the drug abruptly, because this can dangerously increase blood pressure. Overdose can cause dangerously low blood pressure and slow heart beats. Drinkin...

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Expert & Community Posts

Should I take supplements for my hip and knee osteoarthritis? Which ones?

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...few common osteoarthritis supplements, including glucosamine and chondroitin. Also, note that... Read more »

Should You Take "Green Lipped Mussel Extract" For Osteoarthritis Pain Relief?

By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...supplements is that the extract contains a mixture of glucosamine, omega-3 fatty acids, and a... Read more »

Ask the Expert: Does Glucosamine Work?

By Dr. Jonathan Krant , Health Expert

...Dr. Krant,I would like to know if the supplements glucosamine and chondroitan sulfate are worth... Read more »

Advanced Treatment of Osteoarthritis

By Matthew Thompson , Health Expert

...discuss possible side effects with your doctor. Glucosamine and Chondroitin - There is... Read more »

Food Allergies and Allergic Reactions to Drugs

By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...Some further info from this Orthopedic article: "Glucosamine and chondroitin are dietary... Read more »

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Health Guide

Osteoporosis: Treatment

Glucosamine and ChondroitinA combination of glucosamine and chondroitin may help reduce moderate-to-severe knee pain, according to long-awaited results from a national study. The clinical... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Natural Remedies

Natural RemediesGlucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate are natural substances that are part of the building blocks found in and around cartilage. Extracts have been used in Europe for more... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: References

ReferencesClegg DO, Reda DJ, Harris CL, Klein MA, O'Dell JR, Hooper MM, et al. Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and the two in combination for painful knee osteoarthritis. N Engl J Med.... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Medications

...(NSAIDs) or COX-2 inhibitorsCapsaicinTramadolNarcotic pain relievers (oxycodone, oxymorphone, or morphine)Glucosamine and chondroitin (see Natural Remedies section)AcetaminophenAcetaminophen... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Medications

...interactions can be avoided by taking these other drugs one hour before or three hours after the antacid.Drug Interactions with Antacids (e.g., Maalox, Mylanta)Drugs that are less absorbed with... Read more »

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