I just wanted to respond to the guide about using vitamens and minerals. Always consult your physician before you start taking supplements. When you talk to him, take a list of the prescription drugs you take, in case there is one he isn't thinking of. I found out that Magnesium negates the effects of some supplements and medications.
Also, some people say take a baby aspirin daily as a supplement to help your heart. Any kind of aspirin (also acetametaphin, ibuprophen, etc) can be deadly if you take blood thinners like Warfarin or Cumadin. The ONLY pain killer that doesn't affect blood is Tylenol. Maybe that is why it isn't much of a pain killer :(
By Suntydt from Tazewell, TN
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I thumbs-upped this because the advice to always consult the health care professional is vitally important!
A word on Tylenol, its use should be researched as there some health warnings about it when combined with alcohol-even small amounts.
You're a man after my own heart, Sundtydt! I am often finding myself cautioning people about taking any kind of supplements or OTC medications without consulting a doctor. Besides what you mention about anything you take can do more harm than good they can also exacerbate underlying health conditions whether you're aware of the condition(s) or not.
Always good to check with your doctor and pharmacist on medication interactions. BTW, Tylenol is a brand name for acetaminophen and it does not thin your blood.
Acetaminophen is the generic form of Tylenol and is safe to take with Coumadin/Warfarin - blood thinners. Talk with your doctor in regards to other pain killers. Some heart patients do take a baby ASA and plavix with Coumadin, but only with the doctor being aware of ALL medications which includes vitamins/minerals/supplements and all over the counter medications.
When you go to the hospital and the admitting nurse asks you about your medications, OTC and supplements need to be included. Doctors not knowing your supplements and OTC medications can be dangerous to your health. I am a nurse and work in the hospital. People don't realize that non-prescriptions are medications also.
High quantities of acetaminophen and other OTC medications that include it with other medications can damage your liver if the high quantities are used over any length of time. Tylenol PM is an example. Please, please, please talk with your doctor or his nurse before adding OTCs or supplements to your drug regime. It could save your life or you being in the ER.
Coumadin is one drug that it's affects can be altered by other medications and diet. If you did not get information about how your diet can affect the Coumain, call your doctor for information.
Tylenol is not much of a pain killer. NSAIDS are the group of medications that reduce pain due to their anti-inflammatory effects. However, they have side affects also. They can cause damage to your digestive tract which is usually shown by a GI bleed, ulcers, etc. Your doctor needs to be the one who directs your care for all problems so that you don't end up with MORE problems as a result of self medication.
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