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| effective as a chronic anxiolytic |
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| possibly effective in obesity |
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| what is ephedra effective for? |
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| sudden death from ephedra is often due to |
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| what is ephedra not useful as? |
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| kava is perhaps as effective as what? |
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| used to treat headache and nausea associated with migraines |
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| likely effective for depression |
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| possibly effective for somatization disorder, menopausal symptoms wound healing |
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| what is St Johns Wort most closely associated with in the RX world? |
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| SSRI's - specifically fluoxetine |
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| therapeutic value in the tx of SLE |
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| androgenic side effects due to the formation of testosterone = acne, hirsutism. |
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| androgenic side effects due to the formation of testosterone = acne, hirsutism. |
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| what may prove to have some benefit in DM but not DI |
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| postmenopausal women with high levels of DHEA are at great risk for what? |
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| cancer and cardiovascular morbidity |
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| how long is melatonin safe oral vs IV |
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Oral and IV likely up to 2 months.
oral possibly safe up to 9 months. |
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| likely effective in circadian rhythm sleep disorders, sleep wake-cycle disturbances |
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| possibly effective in benzo/nicotine withdrawal, jet lag, cluster HA, insomnia/delayed sleep phase syndrome, thrombocytopenia, prostate cancer/solid tumors, sunburn, preoperative anxiety and sedation |
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| daytime drowsiness, anxiety, irritability, N/V, tachycardia, depression, vivid dreams, HA |
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| when is echinacea considered safe? |
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likely safe: orally < 12wks
possible safe: kids < 10d, pregnancy <7d (first trimester) |
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| used to decrease the sxs and time of recovery from the common cold |
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GI = N/V, D/C, abdominal pain
allergic rxn = fever, heartburn, dry mouth, unpleasant taste, mouth ulcers, insomnia |
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| effective in DM2 and respiratory tract infections |
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| Effective for cognitive function, DM2, ED, premature ejaculation |
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| effective for HSV2, common cold |
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| drowsiness, insomnia, irritability, anxiety, palpitations, tachycardia, HTN, HA, edema, mania |
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| food interactions of Ginseng |
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alchol (increased clearance of alcohol with Panax, additive effect)
coffee tea |
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| when is garlic considered safe? |
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orally up to 7 years
kids < 8 wks |
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| effective in atherosclerosis, colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, hypertension, tick bites, tinea infections |
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breath and body odor
heartburn
gas
N/V/D
increased risk of bleeding
allergic reaction |
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