Cycrin
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• Extended use of Cycrin may cause deficiencies in folic acid, magnesium, zinc, some B vitamins and C. Supplementation may be helpful with long term use of this medication.1
• Cycrin may cause levels of vitamin E, vitamin A, and calcium to increase. Discuss dietary considerations in relation to these increases with your physician or pharmacist.2
• Limit caffeine intake. Hormonal agents may increase the effect of caffeine.3
• Use with care in diabetes, the drug may raise sugar levels.4
• 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.5
References1 Van Nostrand Reinhold: Oral contraceptives and nutrient interactions, 1988:38.
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 Frassinelli-Gunderson EP, Margen S, Brown JR. Iron stores in users of oral contraceptive agents. Am J Clin Nutr 1985;41(4):703.
1 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.
1 Wynn V. Vitamins and oral contraceptive use. Lancet 1975;1:561-64.
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1 Werbach MR. Foundations of Nutritional Medicine. Tarzana, CA: Third Line Press, 1997, 210-11 [review].
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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.
1 Blum M, Kitai E, Ariel Y, Et Al: Oral Contraceptive Lowers Serum Magnesium, Harefuah, 1991, 121 (10):363-4.
1 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.
1 Webb JL, Nutritional effects of oral contraceptive use, a review, J Reprod Med, 1980, 25 (4): 150-6.
1 Prasad AS, Lei KY, Moghissi KS, et al: Effect of oral contraceptives on nutrients III--Vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid, Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1976, 125(8):1063-9.
1 Bhagavan HN, Brin M: Drug-Vitamin B6 Interaction, Curr Concepts Nutr, 1983, 12:1-12.
1 Kishi H, Kishi T, Williams RH, et al: Deficiency of vitamin B6 in women taking contraceptive formulations, Res Commun Chem Pathol Pharmacol, 1997, 17(2):283-93.
1 Rivers JM: Oral contraceptives and ascorbic acid, Am J Clin Nutr, 1975, 28(5):550-4.
1 Weininger J, King JC: Effect of oral contraceptive agents on ascorbic acid metabolism in the rhesus monkey, Am J Clin Nutr, 1982, 35(6):1408-16.
1 Muneyvirci-Delale O, Nacharaju VL, Altura BM, et al: Sex steroid hormones modulate serum ionized magnesium and calcium levels throughout the menstrual cycle in women, Gertil Steril, 1998, 69(5):958-62.
2 Werbach MR. Foundations of Nutritional Medicine. Tarzana, CA: Third Line Press, 1997, 210-11
2 Wynn V. Vitamins and oral contraceptive use. Lancet 1975;1:561-64.
3 Graedon J, Graedon, T: The People’s Guide to Deadly Drug Interactions, 1995
4 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
5 Ferguson T: The Smoker’s Book of Health, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, New York, 1987.
5 Zava, DT: Estrogen and progetsin bioactivity of foods, herbs and spices. Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 1998, 217:369-378.
5 Facts and Comparisons, The Review of Natural Products, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
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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