Normodyne
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• Avoid alcohol with this medication1
• The medication may interfere with sugar balance in diabetes; use with caution in diabetes.2
• This drug may be taken with food, it increases absorption of the drug.3
• Natural licorice products, Ginseng and Ephedra (Ma huang) may cause hypertension and should be avoided by those with high blood pressure.4
• Some herbs possess diuretic properties that may intensify the action of antihypertensive drugs, which could result in an excessive lowering of blood pressure. Such herbs include Buchu, Butcher's Broom and Juniper.5
• These herbs may have cardiac properties that could intensify the effects of this drug. Some examples of these herbs are : 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 carrot6
References1 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
1 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
2 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
2 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
3 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
3 Holt, G Food and Drug Interactions: Revised and Expanded Edition, Precept Press, 1998
4 Brinker, F Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998
4 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
4 Farese, RV et al., Licorice-induced hypermineralcorticoidism. NEJM. 1991, 325:1,1223-1,227.
5 Newall CA, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
5 PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition, Medical Economics Company, 2000
5 The Review of Natural Products, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
6 Newall CA, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
6 PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition, Medical Economics Company, 2000
6 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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