Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• Medroxyprogesterone may cause levels of folic acid, and vitamin A to increase. Discuss dietary considerations, in relation to these increases, with your physician or pharmacist.1
• Take with food to decrease stomach upset.2
• Caution in diabetes, the drug may raise glucose levels. Monitor sugar levels while on medroxyprogesterone.3
• The following herbs may affect hormone levels: Agnus Castus (Vitex), Black Cohosh, Dong Quai, Motherwort, Pleurisy Root, Red Clover, Red Sage, Saw Palmetto, Vervain, and Wild Yam. Consult your pharmacist for more information.4
References1 Joshi UM, Virkar KD, Amatayakul K, et al. Impact of hormonal contraceptives vis-a-vis non-hormonal factors on the vitamin status of malnourished women in India and Thailand. World Health Organization: Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction. Task Force on Oral Contraceptives. Hum Nutr Clin Nutr 1986;40:205-20.
2 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
3 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
4 Ferguson T: The Smoker’s Book of Health, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, New York, 1987.
4 Zava, DT: Estrogen and progetsin bioactivity of foods, herbs and spices. Proc. Soc. Exp. Biol. Med. 1998, 217:369-378.
4 Facts and Comparisons, Review of Natural Products, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
4 Newall CA, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
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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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