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Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 | I use this and I thought I would share. I take vitamins and supplements, along with some natural herbs etc and constantly check to see if I have any interactions or risks etc...This checker helps with not only supplements but with prescriptions as well. I list everything I take (vitamins, supps, herbs, scripts etc...) and hit the button and then if I do have any interactions or warnings then I check with my pharmacist (personal friend) or GP (mine is slightly retarded but a decent guy) http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.htmlI'm of the mind you can never be to careful and I like to double check everything. Drugs.com is a reputable source to look up information to ask your medical professionals about. Knowledge is power and this has been a great tool for me. I hope it's OK to share this URL, if not I don't take offense to the edit! Enjoy Eric
Young Frack, SCC T4N2M0, Cisplatin,35+ rads,ND, RT Mandiblectomy w fibular free flap, facial paralysis, "He who has a "why" to live can bear with almost any "how"." -Nietzche "WARNING" PG-13 due to Sarcasm & WAY too much attitude, interact at your own risk.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Great tool. Thanks for sharing, Eric!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,552 | Great resource for those of us with a pharmacist who is not doing his job! Less cumbersome than using a PDR. PDR's don't mention interactions with supplements and vitamins.
Since supplements are all over the map, in quality and strength, I am curious on how "they" (whoever "they" are) correlate the potential interactions. Certainly the supplement manufacturers are loath do perform efficacy studies (or any other form of scientific studies), relying on anecdotal and testimonial "evidence".
Those of us with HCV are even more challenged and oftentimes only an MO can determine the risks/benefits of certain liver damaging meds, in spite of the contraindications and precautions written by the pharma manufacturer.
Gary Allsebrook
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Dx 11/22/02, SCC, 6 x 3 cm Polypoid tumor, rt tonsil, Stage III/IVA, T3N0M0 G1/2
Tx 1/28/03 - 3/19/03, Cisplatin ct x2, IMRT, bilateral, with boost, x35(69.96Gy)
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Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3 | Wow... Great resources shared by you... Thanks to you for introducing about it... Good job! Keep posting.... | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | OP Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
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Young Frack, SCC T4N2M0, Cisplatin,35+ rads,ND, RT Mandiblectomy w fibular free flap, facial paralysis, "He who has a "why" to live can bear with almost any "how"." -Nietzche "WARNING" PG-13 due to Sarcasm & WAY too much attitude, interact at your own risk.
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