Celontin
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• Take medication with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.1
• Avoid alcohol with this medication.2
• Ginkgo seed may interact with anticonvulsants, because of its seizure potential.3
• Evening primrose oil, black cohosh, and chasteberry may increase seizure potential and should be avoided .4
• Herbs that cause sedation should be avoided with Celontin because they could increase CNS depressant effects. The herbs are: calamus, calendula, California poppy, catnip, celery, couch grass, elecampane, ginseng Siberian, chamomile (German), goldenseal, gotu kola, hops, Jamaican dogwood, kava, lemon balm, sage, St. John's wort, sassafras, stinging nettle, valerian, wild carrot, withania root, and yerba mansa .5
References1 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
2 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
3 Newall CA, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996
4 Shuster J. "Black cohosh root? Chasteberry Tree? Seizures!" Hospital Pharmacy, 1996; 31:1553-554.
4 Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996
5 Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996
5 Brinker, F Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998
5 PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition, Medical Economics Company, 2000
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The information in Drug Watch is provided as a courtesy to NewsTarget readers by Applied Health Solutions in cooperation with Healthway Solutions. Although the information is presented with scientific references, we do not wish to imply that this represents a comprehensive list of considerations about any specific drug, herb or nutrient. Nor should this information be considered a substitute for the advice of your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare practitioner. Please read the disclaimer about the intentions and limitations of the information provided on these pages. It is important to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all other drugs and nutritional supplements that you are taking if they are recommending a new medication. Copyright © 2007 by Applied Health Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
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