Hytrin
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• Diets with reduced sodium and calories, and high fiber intake, may reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems.1
• The use of alcohol should be limited.2
• Natural licorice products may cause hypertension and should be avoided.3
• These herbs may have cardioactive properties that could intensify the effects of Hytrin: black hellebore, calamus, cereus, cola, coltsfoot, devil's claw, European mistletoe, fenugreek, fumitory, digitalis leaf, hedge mustard, figwort, lily of the valley roots, motherwort, pleurisy root, squill bulb leaf scales, white horehound, mate, scotch broom flower, shepherd's purse, and wild carrot4
• These herbs may have diuretic properties which could interact with Hytrin : Alfalfa, Angelica, Astragalus, Basil, Bean Pod, Buckthorn, Burdock, Butcher’s Broom, Buchu, Celery, Cleavers, Cornflower, Dandelion, Elecampane, Elder, Goat's Rue, Hempnettle, Horsetail, Indian-Hemp, Juniper, Marigold, Meadowsweet, Parsley, Rauwolfia, Sarsaparilla, Sweet clover, Turmeric, and Vervain.5
References1 Balch, JF, Balch PA: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Avery Publishing, 1997, p. 323.
1 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
2 Pronsky, ZM: Food-Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
2 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
3 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
3 Brinker, F Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998
4 Newall CA, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
4 PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition, Medical Economics Company, 2000
4 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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