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What Causes Dizziness After Taking Aloevera Tablets For Bladder Infection?

Hi, I was taking orally strong aloe vera tablets for my painful bladder condition. It worked perfectly but I started experiencing lightheadiness and now found out that aloe vera can have a side effect of dramatically decreasing blood sugar levels. I stopped taking it and niw wonder how long it takes before my blood sugar levels go back to normal...
Thu, 7 Nov 2019
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Hello,

Alovera is a medicinal plant that is claimed to have hypoglycemic effect with fewer side effects and less expensive without toxicity.

However, studies so far conducted have shown that taking High Concentration Aloe can control Blood Glucose as long as 6 weeks in Diabetic Patients who are also on Other medications for Diabetes.

Extensive research on humans is yet to happen and hence, the safety and efficacy of Aloevera is not proven yet.

Assuming that your light-headedness is due to Aloe vera would not be correct without proper evidence.

Firstly is your painful bladder been evaluated? what is the reason for that? have you ruled out infection/inflammation/growth etc.?

I suggest you consult a MD Physician who can examine you do relevant tests and conclusively diagnose and treat you.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Kalpajit Banik, Emergency Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Dizziness After Taking Aloevera Tablets For Bladder Infection?

Hello, Alovera is a medicinal plant that is claimed to have hypoglycemic effect with fewer side effects and less expensive without toxicity. However, studies so far conducted have shown that taking High Concentration Aloe can control Blood Glucose as long as 6 weeks in Diabetic Patients who are also on Other medications for Diabetes. Extensive research on humans is yet to happen and hence, the safety and efficacy of Aloevera is not proven yet. Assuming that your light-headedness is due to Aloe vera would not be correct without proper evidence. Firstly is your painful bladder been evaluated? what is the reason for that? have you ruled out infection/inflammation/growth etc.? I suggest you consult a MD Physician who can examine you do relevant tests and conclusively diagnose and treat you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Kalpajit Banik, Emergency Medicine Specialist