Are there any antibiotics that Milk Thistle SHOULDN'T be taken with ? Anne
Posted by maureen2174 (Member # 11471) on :
i have heard that it shouldn't be taken with mepron (but that is not an abx., it is antimalaria). it reduces the absorption rate of mepron in the body from what i have read from others.
Posted by CD57 (Member # 11749) on :
also studies show that it can reduce Flagyl by 30%
Posted by 22dreams (Member # 17846) on :
I heard about a single study relevant to erythromycin and rifampin (among other meds).
Study was to do with HIV patients & small concentrations of milk thistle.
Milk thistle significantly slowed down the activity of the liver enzyme CYP3A4 by 50% to 100%.
Causing an Increase in blood levels of the antibiotics---thus increasing any side-effects.
Below is a link to a list of other meds that are processed through that same CYP3A4 enzyme:
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Posted by JunkYardWily (Member # 24271) on :
so keebler this is another thing ive seen on milk thistle not being so hot. im on rifampin now should i stop the mt? if not should i lower my dosage of mt?
Posted by massman (Member # 18116) on :
There are 2 supplement companies that have specifically designed supplements so their products do not interact or interact as little as possible with drugs:
www.inno-vita.com www.systemicformulas.com ----------------------------------------------- Standard Disclaimer: I receive nothing nada yada hugs kisses snuggles handshakes goobers boogers from any company I recommend here Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- JunkYardWily, ask your doctor.
No, this is not another thing about "milk thistle not being so hot" - Please read all this liver links and it will become clearer. It's rather complex.
But, always, ask your doctor. Read what all the LL authors suggest. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- To compare and contrast the work of authors regarding complementary methods -- abbreviated list: -------------------------------
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quote:Originally posted by massman: There are 2 supplement companies that have specifically designed supplements so their products do not interact or interact as little as possible with drugs:
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Oh come on, that's so not true. the first one of those that I opened the ingredient lists to contained grapefruit, which is a major drug interaction issue. I looked at a few others (without looking up drug interactions for the herbs other than a few I knew off the top of my head) and found dandelion, red root, grapefruit again, and other stuff that interacts with various drugs.
Posted by Annelet (Member # 13503) on :
Thank you everyone....very helpful
Posted by massman (Member # 18116) on :
MariaA - combining specific parts of specific herbs changes how those specific parts then work.
The sum is greater than the total of the parts.
Does the energy and performance of a team change when different players are used ? Or did Michael Jordan perform by himself when other specific teammates were on the court with him ?
One herb when used by itself can have certain side effects. But it can be specifically blended with others so side effects are greatly decreased or eliminated. That is one of the basic things Systemic Formulas and Inno-Vita products are based on.
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[ 04-03-2010, 09:16 AM: Message edited by: massman ]
Posted by skigal (Member # 7443) on :
"Or did Michael Jackson perform by himself when other specific teammates were on the court with him"
You've got the wrong Michael, that would be Jordan NOT Jackson .
Posted by massman (Member # 18116) on :
Thanks skigal, just edited it. Excuse is early AM.
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