Friday, September 21, 2012

Nutrient-Drug Interactions


KP Wellness

Aug 24, 2012 (edited)  -  Public
Slideshow
Are Your Supplements Harmless?
They may be interfering with your prescription meds

Slideshow of 10 supplements that can interfere with your prescription meds — ginseng, kava, licorice, Bitter Orange, Melatonin, Saint John’s Wort, Vitamin K, Yohimbe, Zinc, Aloe Vera
http://www.aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/info-04-2012/hidden-dangers-of-supplements-slideshow.html
Are Your Supplements Harmless? »
Are you taking "natural" supplements? Take a look at this slideshow to see what side effects they may have when combined with prescription drugs. 

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Aug 24, 2012 (edited)  -  Public
When Supplements Become Dangerous -
http://www.aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/info-04-2012/supplements-interfere-with-prescription-drugs.html 
When Supplements Become Dangerous »
Are you taking "natural" supplements? If so, make sure to check with your doctor to make sure they're not interfering with any prescrition drugs you may be taking. 

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Aug 24, 2012  -  Public
Some Possible Dietary Supplement–Drug Interactions

Overview of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplements: Merck Manual Professional -http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/special_subjects/dietary_supplements/overview_of_dietary_supplements.html
Overview of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplements: Merck Manual Professional »
(See also Complementary and Alternative Medicine.) Dietary supplements are the most commonly used of all complementary and alternative therapies, primarily because they are widely available and can be... 

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Aug 24, 2012  -  Public
Avoiding Drug Interactions -http://www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm096386.htm

Drugs with Food and Beverages >> Examples
Alcohol:
Grapefruit juice:
Licorice:
Chocolate:

Drugs with Dietary Supplements >> Examples
St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum):
Vitamin E:
Ginseng:
Ginkgo Biloba:

Drugs with Other Drugs >> Examples
Cordarone (amiodarone):
Lanoxin (digoxin):
Antihistamines: 
Avoiding Drug Interactions »
Be careful about the three main types of interactions: drugs with food and beverages, drugs with dietary supplements, and drugs with other drugs. 

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Aug 24, 2012  -  Public
How to Avoid a Prescription Drug Overdose or Interaction -http://www.ehow.com/how_5303550_avoid-prescription-drug-overdose-interaction.html
How to Avoid a Prescription Drug Overdose or Interaction »
Prescription drug overdoses and accidental misuse now account for more deaths in the U.S. each year than those caused by illegal drugs. The Center for Disease Control reports that accidental prescrip... 

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Aug 24, 2012 (edited)  -  Public
Dangerous Drug Interactions You Should Stay Away From -http://www.doctortipster.com/5520-dangerous-drug-interactions-you-should-stay-away-from.html

Possible complications
Alcohol + Tranquilizers
Alcohol + Antidepressants
Alcohol + Antibiotics
Alcohol + Opiate Drugs
Alcohol + Tobacco
Alcohol + Cannabis
Alcohol + Stimulants
Alcohol + Prescription drug

Among the most dangerous combinations can be listed
Fentanyl And Heroin Or Cocaine
Warfarin And Aspirin
Lisnopril And Potassium
Statins And Niacin  
Dangerous Drug Interactions You Should Stay Away From »
For a person's health not to be compromised it is advisable not to mix drugs between themselves or with other substances , without any medical advice: alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, prescription dru...

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Aug 24, 2012  -  Public
» 7 Deadliest Drug Combinations - Addiction Recovery -http://blogs.psychcentral.com/addiction-recovery/2012/04/7-deadliest-drug-combinations/

#1 Benzodiazepines and Alcohol
#2 Opiates and Alcohol
#3 Antidepressants and Alcohol
#4 Stimulants and Alcohol
#5 Warfarin and Aspirin
#6 Lisinopril and Potassium
#7 Statins and Niacin
» 7 Deadliest Drug Combinations - Addiction Recovery »
Although there are dozens of drug combinations that pose risks, here are seven of the most significant threats to guard against.

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Aug 24, 2012  -  Public
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Echinacea
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Aug 24, 2012  -  Public
Echinacea warning for children -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19318309

young children were at heightened risk of allergic reactions such as rashes, hives, difficulty in breathing and even potentially fatal anaphylactic shock.

 "This is not a serious safety issue, but parents and carers need to be aware that children under 12 could have a low risk of developing allergic reactions.
Echinacea warning for children »
The herbal remedy echinacea should not be given to children under 12, the drugs watchdog has warned parents.

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Aug 24, 2012  -  Public
Cancer in over 65s 'to explode' -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19316754

AUDIO: 'More over-65s will get cancer'
Macmillan Cancer Support told 5 live why they thought there would be a rise in cancer diagnoses for the over-65s by 2040.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19319205

Cancer will become a fact of life for many people over the age of 65, according to researchers and a cancer charity.

They say the number of elderly people who have been diagnosed with the disease will more than treble by 2040, with over one in four being affected.

In 2010, 1.3 million over 65s had cancer. The figure is predicted to reach 4.1m within 30 years.
Cancer in over 65s 'to treble' »
Cancer will become a fact of life for many people over the age of 65, according to researchers and a cancer charity.

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Aug 24, 2012  -  Public
Alcohol
Sunburn
Cold, Dry Weather
Stress
Some medications include beta-blockers, steroidal medicines and pills taken to stop malaria.
Some common infections, such as strep throat (Streptococcal pharyngitis), thrush (Candida albicans)
Scratches, Bites and Skin Injury
Healthline originally shared this post:
Learn about the triggers to avoid for Psoriasis, and share them with friends & family who are affected by the disease.
5 Psoriasis Triggers to Avoid »
Psoriasis can be very vexing, with scaly, thick patches of skin covering large parts of the body. Avoid these five common triggers to lessen chances of a flare-up.

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Aug 24, 2012  -  Public
Fish oil, vitamin D, milk thistle, and evening primrose oil
prevent dry skin
No Dyes or Perfumes
soy, nuts, chocolate, and cranberries
Applying olive or vegetable oil
a lukewarm bath with Epsom salt, mineral oil, milk, or olive oil
Soft water isn't good for dry skin.
Healthline originally shared this post:
Click through this slideshow to discover 7 ways to treat psoriasis at home

This frustrating skin disorder can range from a slight annoyance to a significant disruption in your daily life. Fortunately, there are likely treatment options in your home right now.
Treating Psoriasis Symptoms | 7 Ways to Treat Psoriasis at Home »
In the Medicine Cabinet. Dietary supplements can help ease psoriasis symptoms from the inside. Fish oil, vitamin D, milk thistle, and evening primrose oil have been successful for some. It's impor...

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Aug 24, 2012  -  Public
(Reuters Health) - People with psoriasis taking drugs such as etanercept (Enbrel) and adalimumab (Humira) were less likely to have a heart attack than those who were only treated with milder ointments, in a new study.
University of Miami originally shared this post:
"It does suggest that the chronic inflammatory state of psoriasis likely plays a role in heart disease," said Dr. Robert Kirsner, head of dermatology at the University of Miami Hospital in Florida.
Psoriasis treatment tied to fewer heart attacks »
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with psoriasis taking drugs such as etanercept ( Enbrel ) and adalimumab ( Humira ) were less likely to have a heart attack than those who were only treated with...

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Aug 24, 2012  -  Public
(Reuters Health) - Children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy may have an increased risk of asthma - even if they were not exposed to secondhand smoke after birth, a large study of European children suggests.
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Prenatal Smoking Raises Asthma Risk in Offspring | Medindia »
Women who smoke during pregnancy raises the risk of wheezing and asthma in preschool children, warns a new study.

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Aug 24, 2012  -  Public
Susan Gabriel originally shared this post:
Don't SMOKE!
Smoking during Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk in Children | Science News »
Women who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have children with high-functioning autism, a new study suggests. Articles about HEALTH: http://www.scoop.it/t/science-news?tag=health

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Aug 24, 2012  -  Public
More strokes after bypass than stent procedures -http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/22/us-strokes-bypass-stent-idUSBRE87L10U20120822

(Reuters Health) - People undergoing bypass surgery to improve blood flow to the heart are more likely to suffer a stroke afterward than those who have a stent inserted instead, according to a new look at past evidence.
More strokes after bypass than stent procedures »
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People undergoing bypass surgery to improve blood flow to the heart are more likely to suffer a stroke afterward than those who have a stent inserted instead, according to ...

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Aug 24, 2012  -  Public
Webcams in newborn ICUs a growing business -http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/wellness/story/2012-08-23/newborn-icu-webcams/57254376/1
Webcams in newborn ICUs a growing business »
Parents, grandparents and friends can log in to babycams in hospitals around the U.S. and several countries.

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Aug 22, 2012  -  Public
Older Dads Pass On More   Genetic Mutations -http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444812704577605282821235136.html

Older fathers pass on more new genetic mutations to their children than younger fathers, thus increasing their children's risk of autism, schizophrenia and other diseases, new research published Wednesday shows.
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