Climara
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• Climara may increase risk of folic acid deficiency, which could affect reproductive and cardiovascular health. Supplementation is considered beneficial.1
• Climara may affect absorption of certain B vitamins, magnesium, and zinc. Supplementation of these nutrients is suggested.2
• Talk to your doctor about calcium supplementation, exercise, and doing periodic bone density screenings, with long term use of the medication.3
• The following herbs may affect hormone levels: Agnus Castus (Vitex), Alfalfa, Bayberry, Black Cohosh, Dong Quai, Ginseng, Horseradish, Kelp, Licorice Root, Motherwort, Pleurisy Root, Red Clover, Red Sage, Saw Palmetto, Vervain, Wild Carrot Seed, and Wild Yam. Consult your pharmacist for more information.4
References1 Roe DA. Nutrition and the contraceptive pill. In: Winick M, ed. Nutritional Disorders of American Women. New York: John Wiley and Sons; 1977:37-49.
1 Lindenbaum J, Whitehead N, Reyner F. Oral contraceptive hormones, folate metabolism, and the cervical epithelium. Am J Clin Nutr 1975;28:346-53.
1 Kornberg A, Segal R, Theitler J, et al: Folic acid deficiency, megaloblastic anemia and peripheral polyneuropathy due to oral contraceptives, Isr J Med Sci, 1989, 25 (3): 142-5.
1 Harper JM, Levine AJ, Rosenthal DL, et al: Erythrocyte folate levels, oral contraceptive use and abnormal cervical cytology, Acta Cytol, 1994, 38 (3): 324-30.
2 Zava, DT: Estrogen and progestin bioactivity of foods, herbs and spices. Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 1998, 217:369-378.
2 Adams PW, Wynn V, Rose DP, et al. Effect of pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) upon depression associated with oral contraception. Lancet 1973;I:897-904.
2 Holt GA. Food & Drug Interaction. Chicago: Precept Press, 1998
2 Blum M, Kitai E, Ariel Y, Et Al: Oral Contraceptive Lowers Serum Magnesium, Harefuah, 1991, 121 (10):363-4.
2 Seelig Ms, Interrelationship Of Magnesium And Estrogen In Cardiovascular And Bone Disorders, Eclampsia, Migraine, And Premenstrual Syndrome, J Am Coll Nutr, 1993, 12(4):442-58.
2 Webb JL, Nutritional effects of oral contraceptive use, a review, J Reprod Med, 1980, 25 (4): 150-6.
3 Rybacki, JM. The Concise Guide to Prescription Drugs. Harper, 1997.
4 Ferguson T: The Smoker’s Book of Health, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, New York, 1987.
4 Zava, DT: Estrogen and progestin bioactivity of foods, herbs and spices. Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 1998, 217:369-378.
4 Facts and Comparisons, The Review of Natural Products, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer 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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