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Suggest Dosage Of Garcinia Cambogia While On Plavix And Aspirin
Question: I am taking plavix, amplodipine and a baby aspirin every day. Three years ago, I had several tia's. Is there any danger in my taking garcinia and apple cidar vinegar for weight loss? If not, what should my dosage be? My bp is normal and my cholesterol is 166 now, no statins. Thank you.
Will a 2 mg. spray of rograine on a small area of my scalp be harmful, considering my above conditions?
Will a 2 mg. spray of rograine on a small area of my scalp be harmful, considering my above conditions?
Brief Answer:
All the mentioned products can safely be used.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
You can feel reassured that there is no danger in taking neither garcinia nor apple cider vinegar. They do not interact with the medication you're under and do not affect negatively your stroke and TIA risk.
Dosages for garcinia usually are 800 mg standardized extract three times a day, while for apple cider vinegar would be a couple of teaspoons a day. However there are many different preparations at different concentrations in the market, so dosages may vary depending on concentration and manner of preparation, you should be guided by the label.
There is no risk for applying Rogaine to the scalp either, you can safely do so.
One concern I would have in your case is the fact that you are using both Plavix and Aspirin for 3 years. Their use together for a long time is not recommended, guidelines recommend them to be used together only for about one month, afterwards the benefit regarding stroke prevention is outweighed by the increased risk of hemorrhage, so usually it is either one or the other, not both.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
All the mentioned products can safely be used.
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
You can feel reassured that there is no danger in taking neither garcinia nor apple cider vinegar. They do not interact with the medication you're under and do not affect negatively your stroke and TIA risk.
Dosages for garcinia usually are 800 mg standardized extract three times a day, while for apple cider vinegar would be a couple of teaspoons a day. However there are many different preparations at different concentrations in the market, so dosages may vary depending on concentration and manner of preparation, you should be guided by the label.
There is no risk for applying Rogaine to the scalp either, you can safely do so.
One concern I would have in your case is the fact that you are using both Plavix and Aspirin for 3 years. Their use together for a long time is not recommended, guidelines recommend them to be used together only for about one month, afterwards the benefit regarding stroke prevention is outweighed by the increased risk of hemorrhage, so usually it is either one or the other, not both.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have another question for the doctor.
I have had tingling across my shoulders for several months. I do not have joint pain, nor is the tingling (itching) caused by a skin condition. I have had 10 sessions of physical therapy and 12 chiropractic sessions. I have had periods of relief, but It continues to flare-up. I have used biofreeze and a tens unit. I continue to do shoulder exercises. I just finished 6 days of cortisone and it has not helped.'
due to Plavix and a baby aspirin, I cannot use anti-inflammatories. Do you have suggestions? Thank you.
I have had tingling across my shoulders for several months. I do not have joint pain, nor is the tingling (itching) caused by a skin condition. I have had 10 sessions of physical therapy and 12 chiropractic sessions. I have had periods of relief, but It continues to flare-up. I have used biofreeze and a tens unit. I continue to do shoulder exercises. I just finished 6 days of cortisone and it has not helped.'
due to Plavix and a baby aspirin, I cannot use anti-inflammatories. Do you have suggestions? Thank you.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Since skin issues have been excluded it does seem to be a nerve issue, most probably nerve irritation in the setting of spinal degenerative changes, common with age.
You do seem to have undertaken the right steps about it by having physical therapy, it should be continued. I wouldn't do any more chiropractic sessions as in the neck area it has some risks. You can continue tens and biofreeze.
Other options to control the symptoms would include acetaminophen (Tylenol) and medication for chronic pain and neuropathic symptoms such as Pregabalin or Gabapentin. If none works and symptoms are really bothering then opioids like tramadol may be considered (but wouldn't really recommend unless really necessary).
Let me know if I can further assist you.
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Detailed Answer:
Since skin issues have been excluded it does seem to be a nerve issue, most probably nerve irritation in the setting of spinal degenerative changes, common with age.
You do seem to have undertaken the right steps about it by having physical therapy, it should be continued. I wouldn't do any more chiropractic sessions as in the neck area it has some risks. You can continue tens and biofreeze.
Other options to control the symptoms would include acetaminophen (Tylenol) and medication for chronic pain and neuropathic symptoms such as Pregabalin or Gabapentin. If none works and symptoms are really bothering then opioids like tramadol may be considered (but wouldn't really recommend unless really necessary).
Let me know if I can further assist you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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