Can S-Adenosylmethionine Be Taken For Osteoarthritis?

Posted on Tue, 28 Feb 2017

Question: I would like to take s-adenosylmethionine for osteoarithritis . I am of 76 years of age and
Is on actrapid (insulin) alendronic acid 70mg ,
Adcal d3 bd, mycophenolate 500mg bd, tacrolimus 1mg bd, levothyroxine 25mcg od, atorvastatin 10mg od, dustatseride 0.5mg od, bethanechol25mcg tds, fenofibrate 160mg od, diltiazem 120mg od, pantoprazole 20mg od, prednisilone 10mg
I would like a clinical pharmacologist and a rheumatologist to let me know if this supplement is safe to take and if it is good for osteoarithritis. Have you got experience of this supplement being used in renal transplant patients. I would prefer A USA or UK doctor to answer this as this supplement is widely available in those countries. Many thanks

Answered by Dr. Divya Agarwal (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is safe

Detailed Answer:
hi
this supplement is commonly used for osteoarthritis.
It is generally a safe medication and should not be interacting with the remaining medication that you are taking.
It is widely used as a supplement for other indications too.
diet exercise and some supplements should help your osteoarthritis.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Divya Agarwal (2 hours later)

do you know of any renal transplant patient who have taken it

Answered by Dr. Divya Agarwal (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
nutritional supplement

Detailed Answer:
I dont see many renal transplant patients but since it is a nutritional supplement, it should be safe.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy