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Hello. I Am Taking Metformin For Diabetes And 50 Mg

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Posted on Wed, 12 Dec 2018
Question: Hello. I am taking Metformin for Diabetes and 50 mg of Zoloft to help with Anxiety. Is there any interaction with Salacia Bark and these two medications and also Bitter Melon? This is in the Aged Garlic (Kiolic) that I would like to take
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Answered by Dr. Senthilnathan Subramanian (1 hour later)
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Thanks for consulting us.

Salacia bark and bitter melon both got antidiabetic activity and you can take the above herbs one hour prior to Metformin and Zoloft.

There is no scientific evidence which shows any interaction between the above herbs and causing side effects with drugs. Kindly go ahead taking with a gap of one hour.

Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract, shows benefits for heart health, blood pressure and cholesterol. You may take it. Aged garlic will have its active principles stored.

In an empty stomach, it may cause irritation and heartburn. I suggest taking after food.
Hope I clarified your query kindly get back to me for any clarification.

Thanks and Regards
Dr. S. Senthilnathan
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Hello. I Am Taking Metformin For Diabetes And 50 Mg

Brief Answer: Let me explain Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for consulting us. Salacia bark and bitter melon both got antidiabetic activity and you can take the above herbs one hour prior to Metformin and Zoloft. There is no scientific evidence which shows any interaction between the above herbs and causing side effects with drugs. Kindly go ahead taking with a gap of one hour. Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract, shows benefits for heart health, blood pressure and cholesterol. You may take it. Aged garlic will have its active principles stored. In an empty stomach, it may cause irritation and heartburn. I suggest taking after food. Hope I clarified your query kindly get back to me for any clarification. Thanks and Regards Dr. S. Senthilnathan