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Health products+drugs, 6 combinations do not match.
Li Chief Physician, Department of Geriatrics, Hebei Provincial People's Hospital

Now people's awareness of health care is constantly improving, and more and more people are taking health care products, especially some elderly people with basic diseases, and are also taking various drugs for treating chronic diseases. What they may not realize is that there are security risks in use. If some drugs and health care products are taken at the same time, it will not only affect the curative effect of drugs and health care products, but also have adverse effects on the body. Be careful when taking health care products and avoid "fighting" with drugs.

Not long ago, a study by the University of Hertfordshire in England said that some hypoglycemic drugs, stomach drugs and so on. Using it with some health care products or supplements will have negative effects. It is found that more than 654.38+00,000 elderly people (over 65 years old) may be at risk because they take drugs and health care products prescribed by doctors at the same time. The following six combinations must be avoided.

1. Hypericum perforatum do not take antihypertensive drugs. Hypericum perforatum is a kind of natural sleep-promoting health care product, which has the functions of calming the nerves and relieving depression and anxiety. It will obviously weaken the antihypertensive effect of antihypertensive drugs such as amlodipine. It is very dangerous for people with high blood pressure or heart disease to take them together.

2. Fish oil avoids "Lor". Omega 3 (ω-3) fish oil can promote the health of the brain, joints and heart, but it is dangerous to take it with a large dose of β -receptor blocker bisoprolol. The hypotensive effect of bisoprolol may be enhanced by fish oil, making blood pressure too low. In addition, when omega-3 fish oil is combined with aspirin, the risk of bleeding may increase.

3. Peppermint oil tablets avoid "lazole". Mint oil tablets are suitable for the recuperation of digestive system function, but when combined with lansoprazole, a drug for reducing gastric acid, it can cause nausea and burning sensation in the stomach, which needs special attention.

4. Calcium avoids thyroid drugs. Some calcium agents combined with drugs for hypothyroidism, such as levothyroxine sodium, will weaken the curative effect of the latter. In the pharmacokinetic study, calcium carbonate and calcium citrate will reduce the absorption of levothyroxine, resulting in the inability to maintain the level of thyroxine in the body, which is harmful to health.

5. glucosamine avoids metformin. Glucosamine is a supplement to improve osteoarthritis. When combined with metformin, it can not effectively reduce blood sugar, but can increase blood sugar, which is not good for patients undergoing hypoglycemic treatment.

6. Ginkgo biloba supplements avoid "lazole". Ginkgo biloba supplement can resist aging and improve Alzheimer's disease, coronary heart disease and so on. However, when combined with rabeprazole, the curative effect of rabeprazole will be weakened, which is not conducive to the recovery of gastrointestinal diseases.

It is worth noting that children have special metabolism and incomplete liver development, so it may be more dangerous to mix health care products during medication; Pregnant women and lactating women should consult a doctor before taking health care products; During the operation, the use of functional health food may cause potential dangers such as rapid heartbeat, high blood pressure and bleeding. It is generally recommended to consult a doctor 2-3 weeks before operation and stop taking drugs when necessary.

Finally, we should pay special attention to the illegal addition of western medicine to some health products that claim to be "natural" for lowering blood sugar and blood pressure. It is a good thing to buy health care products to show filial piety and love to relatives and friends, but we must be scientific in health care, and don't quietly toss your body out in the "health care" in a fog. If you don't know the efficacy of a health care product and are taking basic drugs, you must accept the guidance of a doctor; When looking for a doctor to prescribe medicine, you should also explain the health care products and supplements you are currently using to avoid adverse events. ▲