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Can Amway S Coenzyme Q10 Plus Capsules And Tasly Danshen Be Taken Together?
hi doctor, i am taking amway s coenzyme q10 plus capsules daily currently. i was told to take tasly danshen by a person after check my pulse. I am eager to know whether i can take this two supplements at the same time? will it cause any dangers? my father passed away after 5 years when he was attacked by stroke. and one of my brother passed away recently due to heart attack. another brother just go through the by pass surgery. Please advise me on this doctor. Thanks a lot.
Fri, 3 Jan 2020
Hi,
Danshen is a herb-based medicine advised for certain heart diseases, hypertension and high cholesterol levels.
Coenzyme q10 is an antioxidant normally produced in our body and also available in many nutritional food sources.
Chronic diseases and the aging process can reduce the body levels of coenzyme q and hence certain studies recommend supplementation of the same from outside.
Although no known major drug interactions have been recorded between these two drugs, I would suggest to screen yourself for hypertension, increased cholesterol levels and ECG to assess cardiovascular risk since you have a strong family history.
If cardiovascular risk is present consider the use of antiplatelets and statins after consultation and avoid danshen since it can interact with the above drugs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
Danshen is a herb-based medicine advised for certain heart diseases, hypertension and high cholesterol levels.
Coenzyme q10 is an antioxidant normally produced in our body and also available in many nutritional food sources.
Chronic diseases and the aging process can reduce the body levels of coenzyme q and hence certain studies recommend supplementation of the same from outside.
Although no known major drug interactions have been recorded between these two drugs, I would suggest to screen yourself for hypertension, increased cholesterol levels and ECG to assess cardiovascular risk since you have a strong family history.
If cardiovascular risk is present consider the use of antiplatelets and statins after consultation and avoid danshen since it can interact with the above drugs.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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