CAM Meds- CIPC1

Omega 3 (Fish Oil)

FDA approved for lowering triglycerides

Omega 3 (Fish oil)

Interactions:

* contraceptives decrease triglyceride lowering effect

* Increase bleed risk with anticoagulants/ anti platelets ( high doses of this supplement)

* Orlistat decreases absorption

Omega 3 (Fish Oil)

can cause belching, flatulence, diarrhea

Glucosamine Sulfate

Treating mild osteoarthritis

Glucosamine chloride and chondroitin sulfate

Treating moderate to severe osteoarthritis

Glucosamine/Chondroitin

Caution with shellfish allergy

Melatonin

Treatment of jet lag or insomnia

Melatonin

Should take after flying. Not a preventative

Coenzyme Q10

Helps with congestive heart failure

Coenzyme Q10

Can help lower blood pressure when combined with prescription anti hypertensives

Ashwaganda

Believed to help with insomnia and stress

Ashwaganda

Many interactions with medications commonly used for hypertension, diabetes, thyroid, sedatives, etc

Turmeric

Helps with osteoarthritis, allergies, and dyspepsia

turmeric

Interacts with diabetes medications and anticoagulants

Turmeric

Can cause liver damage

Echinacea

Treatment and prevention of colds and upper respiratory infections

Echinacea

May reduce the duration of a cold

Echinacea

Caution with ragweed allergy

Cranberry

Reduce risk of UTI

Cranberry

Doesn't help treat a UTI

Garlic

Used to lower blood pressure and cholesterol

Garlic

Effectiveness of this plateaus after 24 weeks

Ginseng

Helps with short term memory, prevention of colds, and management of diabetes

Ginseng

Caffeine like side effects and bleed risk

Gingko Biloba

Prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's and dementia ( is actually not beneficial )

Gingko Biloba

Severe bleed risk and interactions with other medications- not recommended at all

Açaí

Believed to help with osteoarthritis, weight loss, and metabolic syndrome

Açaí

No interactions or adverse reactions

Butterbur

Prevention of migraines, intensity, and duration

Feverfew

Reduces migraine pain and side effects

Feverfew

Concern with ragweed allergy