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Acidophilus bacterial infection, UTI, candida infection
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Capsules containing 1.5 grams of Lactobacillus acidophilus
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None well documented patients with abnormal heart valves who have recently experienced dental manipulation, endocarditis
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Asian Ginseng antineoplastic, immunomodulatory, CNS, endocrine effects
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0.5 to 3 g/day and dosage of extracts generally from 100 to 400 mg
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nervousness and excitation. warfarin
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Black Cohosh alt menopause HRT therapy
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extract of 40 to 80 mg herbal drug that is standardized to contain 1 mg of triterpene 27-deoxyactein per 20 mg tablet
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There is a low incidence of adverse reactions None well documented
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Chromium ehance/potentiate insulin action
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0.5 to 1 mg as chromium picolinate or 0.4 to 1 mg as chromium
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GI irritation and ulcers, cancer, dermatitis, circulatory shock, and hepatitis None well documented.
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Coenzyme-Q10 heart failure, High blood pressure (hypertension
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50-1200 milligrams of CoQ10 have been taken in divided doses by mouth daily
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nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, heartburn, diarrhea may limit or prevent effective anticoagulation (blood thinning). CoQ10 may reduce blood pressure and may add to the effects of other blood pressure lowering drugs
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Cranberry UTIs
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120 to 4000 mL/day; 400 mg of cranberry extract daily
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diarrhea increase the risk of severe bleeding, including hemorrhag
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Dong Quai analgesic,antiinflammatory, antispasmodic,antiallergy
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doses are around 4.5 g/day
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No reported side effects have occurred with authentic dong quai warfarin has a narrow therapeutic index, patients should avoid concurrent use of dong quai
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Echinacea common cold
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500 to 1,000 milligrams by mouth three times daily for five to seven days has been used
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allergies, specifically allergies to daisy-type plants None well documented
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Evening Primrose arthritis/diabetic neuropathy,breast pain, fullness, PMS symptoms
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6 and 8 g/day in adults
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Evening primrose oil is suspected to lower the seizure threshold in epileptic patients None well documented
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Feverfew migraines
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daily dose of 50 to 150 mg of dried leaves
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Patients withdrawn from feverfew may experience a syndrome of ill effects often known as postfeverfew syndrome. Most adverse effects of feverfew treatment are mild, although some patients have experienced increased heart rate. None well documented
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Fish Oil (Omega-3) hypertriglyceridemia
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0.4 to 2 g per day, while the emulsion PLT 3514 has been used at daily doses of 10 to 15 g. Studies of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have included doses between 2 to 10 g per day
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Mild GI discomfort was the most serious adverse Fish oil ingestion may increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin
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Flaxseed Oil improve lipid profile, antiestrogenic
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Flax seed oil has been given at doses of 3 to 10 g daily
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Approximately 50% of workers exposed to flax at their jobs demonstrated immunologically positive antigen tests in 1 survey Flaxseed contains mucilage and, thus, may impair absorption of other drugs. Flaxseed can decrease platelet aggregation; therefore, patients using anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs in combination with flaxseed may increase their risk of bleeding
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Garlic hyperlipidemia
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2 to 4 g/day and a daily intake of 2 to 12 mg allicin
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burning of the mouth, esophagus, and stomach, nausea, sweating, and lightheadedness Garlic may reduce saquinavir plasma concentrations
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Ginger nausea and vomiting
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Ginger root has been given for nausea in clinical trials in 1 g doses
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Excessive amounts may cause CNS depression and may interfere with cardiac function or anticoagulant activity increase the risk of bleeding
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Gingko Biloba improve memory
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daily doses of 120 to 720 mg of extract
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headache, dizziness, heart palpitations and GI and dermatologic reactions. Ginkgo pollen can be strongly allergenic may increase the risk of bleeding in individuals taking aspirin, ibuprofen, or warfarin and increase the risk of sedation in patients taking trazodone
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Glucosamine / Chondroitin osteoarthritis
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1.5 g per day
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including gastric discomfort (eg, heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting) and itching Potential bronchopulmonary complications of antirheumatic drugs including glucosamine.
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Goldenseal topic infection,eyewash
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100 mg hydrastine and 2 g crude root
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Very high doses of goldenseal may rarely induce nausea, anxiety, depression, seizures, or paralysis goldenseal does not appear to interact with indinavir
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Grapeseed antioxidant,cytoprotective
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50 to 300 mg/day
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No toxicity in humans has been reported None well documented.
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Green Tea Extract antimicrobial; antioxidant; anticancer
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daily dose of epigallocatechin gallate 800 mg (approximately equivalent to 16 Japanese-style cups of green tea
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headache, dizziness, and GI symptoms. Tea may impair iron metabolism Vitamin K present in green tea may antagonize the anticoagulant effect of warfarin
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Hawthorne BP, arrhythmia
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4.5 to 6 g/day
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No serious adverse reactions No known interactions
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Horse Chestnut edema, inflammation, venous insufficiency
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Doses corresponding to 20 to 120 mg of escin have been used for venous insufficiency
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No data None well documented
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Melatonin jet lag, regulate sleep patterns
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Take 5 mg of melatonin 3 to 4 hours before an imposed sleep period over a 4-week
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Possible adverse effects include headache and depression Caffeine and fluvoxamine may increase the effects of melatonin, while melatonin may decrease the antihypertensive effect of nifedipine
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Milk Thistle Hepatoprotective; stimulates regeneration of liver
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420 to 600 mg/day of extracts, tablets, or capsules standardized to 70% silymarin
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abdominal bloating, abdominal fullness or pain, anorexia, changes in bowel habits, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea) Milk thistle has been reported to reduce indinavir trough plasma concentrations
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MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) alleviate GI upset, pain, arthritis, antimicrobial
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loading dose of 2 to 5 g/day, then as a maintenance dose of 50 to 200 mg/day for arthritis and other joint conditions
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No adverse reactions with MSM have been reported None well documented
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SAM-e depression, sleep modulation, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia
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oral doses of 800 to 3600 mg/day,IV in a fibromyalgia trial at 600 mg/day
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GI disturbances None well documented
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Saw Palmetto BPH
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standardized extracts range from 100 to 400 mg given twice daily for benign prostatic hypertrophy
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do not use in pregnancy. Because of well-documented antiandrogen and antiestrogenic activity, avoid taking with any hormone therapy including oral contraceptive and hormone replacement therapy Increased anticoagulant effect of warfarin
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Soy Isoflavones menopause symptoms, osteoporosis
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daily doses of isoflavones from 40-120 mg
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CNS and psychomotor developmental processes are a concern subtherapeutic international normalized ratio (INR)
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St. John's Wort mild depression
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300 to 500 mg (standardized to 0.3% hypericin extract), three times per day, with meals.
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St. John's wort may increase the sensitivity of your skin to the sun decreased therapeutic effects
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Tea Tree Oil athlete's foot, acne, skin and nail fungus
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cream formulations of 5% and 10% and as the neat oil
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allergic contact eczema and dermatitis. None well documented
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Valerian insomnia
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valerian extract dose in combination products is 320 to 500 mg
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Studies have generally found valerian to have fewer side effects than positive control drugs None well documente
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Acidophilus bacterial infection, UTI, candida infection
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Capsules containing 1.5 grams of Lactobacillus acidophilus
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None well documented patients with abnormal heart valves who have recently experienced dental manipulation, endocarditis
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Asian Ginseng antineoplastic, immunomodulatory, CNS, endocrine effects
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0.5 to 3 g/day and dosage of extracts generally from 100 to 400 mg
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nervousness and excitation. warfarin
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Black Cohosh alt menopause HRT therapy
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extract of 40 to 80 mg herbal drug that is standardized to contain 1 mg of triterpene 27-deoxyactein per 20 mg tablet
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There is a low incidence of adverse reactions None well documented
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Chromium ehance/potentiate insulin action
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0.5 to 1 mg as chromium picolinate or 0.4 to 1 mg as chromium
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GI irritation and ulcers, cancer, dermatitis, circulatory shock, and hepatitis None well documented.
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Coenzyme-Q10 heart failure, High blood pressure (hypertension
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50-1200 milligrams of CoQ10 have been taken in divided doses by mouth daily
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nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, heartburn, diarrhea may limit or prevent effective anticoagulation (blood thinning). CoQ10 may reduce blood pressure and may add to the effects of other blood pressure lowering drugs
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Cranberry UTIs
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120 to 4000 mL/day; 400 mg of cranberry extract daily
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diarrhea increase the risk of severe bleeding, including hemorrhag
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Dong Quai analgesic,antiinflammatory, antispasmodic,antiallergy
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doses are around 4.5 g/day
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No reported side effects have occurred with authentic dong quai warfarin has a narrow therapeutic index, patients should avoid concurrent use of dong quai
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Echinacea common cold
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500 to 1,000 milligrams by mouth three times daily for five to seven days has been used
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allergies, specifically allergies to daisy-type plants None well documented
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Evening Primrose arthritis/diabetic neuropathy,breast pain, fullness, PMS symptoms
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6 and 8 g/day in adults
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Evening primrose oil is suspected to lower the seizure threshold in epileptic patients None well documented
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Feverfew migraines
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daily dose of 50 to 150 mg of dried leaves
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Patients withdrawn from feverfew may experience a syndrome of ill effects often known as postfeverfew syndrome. Most adverse effects of feverfew treatment are mild, although some patients have experienced increased heart rate. None well documented
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Fish Oil (Omega-3) hypertriglyceridemia
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0.4 to 2 g per day, while the emulsion PLT 3514 has been used at daily doses of 10 to 15 g. Studies of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have included doses between 2 to 10 g per day
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Mild GI discomfort was the most serious adverse Fish oil ingestion may increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin
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Flaxseed Oil improve lipid profile, antiestrogenic
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Flax seed oil has been given at doses of 3 to 10 g daily
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Approximately 50% of workers exposed to flax at their jobs demonstrated immunologically positive antigen tests in 1 survey Flaxseed contains mucilage and, thus, may impair absorption of other drugs. Flaxseed can decrease platelet aggregation; therefore, patients using anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs in combination with flaxseed may increase their risk of bleeding
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Garlic hyperlipidemia
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2 to 4 g/day and a daily intake of 2 to 12 mg allicin
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burning of the mouth, esophagus, and stomach, nausea, sweating, and lightheadedness Garlic may reduce saquinavir plasma concentrations
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Ginger nausea and vomiting
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Ginger root has been given for nausea in clinical trials in 1 g doses
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Excessive amounts may cause CNS depression and may interfere with cardiac function or anticoagulant activity increase the risk of bleeding
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Gingko Biloba improve memory
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daily doses of 120 to 720 mg of extract
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headache, dizziness, heart palpitations and GI and dermatologic reactions. Ginkgo pollen can be strongly allergenic may increase the risk of bleeding in individuals taking aspirin, ibuprofen, or warfarin and increase the risk of sedation in patients taking trazodone
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Glucosamine / Chondroitin osteoarthritis
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1.5 g per day
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including gastric discomfort (eg, heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting) and itching Potential bronchopulmonary complications of antirheumatic drugs including glucosamine.
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Goldenseal topic infection,eyewash
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100 mg hydrastine and 2 g crude root
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Very high doses of goldenseal may rarely induce nausea, anxiety, depression, seizures, or paralysis goldenseal does not appear to interact with indinavir
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Grapeseed antioxidant,cytoprotective
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50 to 300 mg/day
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No toxicity in humans has been reported None well documented.
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Green Tea Extract antimicrobial; antioxidant; anticancer
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daily dose of epigallocatechin gallate 800 mg (approximately equivalent to 16 Japanese-style cups of green tea
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headache, dizziness, and GI symptoms. Tea may impair iron metabolism Vitamin K present in green tea may antagonize the anticoagulant effect of warfarin
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Hawthorne BP, arrhythmia
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4.5 to 6 g/day
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No serious adverse reactions No known interactions
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Horse Chestnut edema, inflammation, venous insufficiency
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Doses corresponding to 20 to 120 mg of escin have been used for venous insufficiency
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No data None well documented
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Melatonin jet lag, regulate sleep patterns
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Take 5 mg of melatonin 3 to 4 hours before an imposed sleep period over a 4-week
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Possible adverse effects include headache and depression Caffeine and fluvoxamine may increase the effects of melatonin, while melatonin may decrease the antihypertensive effect of nifedipine
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Milk Thistle Hepatoprotective; stimulates regeneration of liver
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420 to 600 mg/day of extracts, tablets, or capsules standardized to 70% silymarin
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abdominal bloating, abdominal fullness or pain, anorexia, changes in bowel habits, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea) Milk thistle has been reported to reduce indinavir trough plasma concentrations
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MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) alleviate GI upset, pain, arthritis, antimicrobial
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loading dose of 2 to 5 g/day, then as a maintenance dose of 50 to 200 mg/day for arthritis and other joint conditions
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No adverse reactions with MSM have been reported None well documented
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SAM-e depression, sleep modulation, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia
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oral doses of 800 to 3600 mg/day,IV in a fibromyalgia trial at 600 mg/day
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GI disturbances None well documented
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Saw Palmetto BPH
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standardized extracts range from 100 to 400 mg given twice daily for benign prostatic hypertrophy
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do not use in pregnancy. Because of well-documented antiandrogen and antiestrogenic activity, avoid taking with any hormone therapy including oral contraceptive and hormone replacement therapy Increased anticoagulant effect of warfarin
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Soy Isoflavones menopause symptoms, osteoporosis
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daily doses of isoflavones from 40-120 mg
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CNS and psychomotor developmental processes are a concern subtherapeutic international normalized ratio (INR)
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St. John's Wort mild depression
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300 to 500 mg (standardized to 0.3% hypericin extract), three times per day, with meals.
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St. John's wort may increase the sensitivity of your skin to the sun decreased therapeutic effects
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Tea Tree Oil athlete's foot, acne, skin and nail fungus
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cream formulations of 5% and 10% and as the neat oil
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allergic contact eczema and dermatitis. None well documented
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Valerian insomnia
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valerian extract dose in combination products is 320 to 500 mg
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Studies have generally found valerian to have fewer side effects than positive control drugs None well documente
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