Question 1

are there any "natural" vasodilators?

Accepted Answer

Sure.: But, for what purpose?  Nitrates (for example found in beetroot juice) &amp; folic acid can possibly lower blood pressure at least in part via vasodilation.   Niacin has been used to lower lipids and is well known as a powerful vasodilator, causing intense flushing in many people, and perhaps has an anti-hypertension effect.  If we know what you want to do, we can probably answer better.

Question 2

what are some natural vasodilators or things i can do to prevent vascular headaches?

Accepted Answer

Nutraceuticals: Nutrients in nutraceutical doses are sometimes vasodilators but many support energy production and downregulate neuroexitotoxity.  Magnesium, riboflavin (b2) and coq10 are useful.  Also anti-inflammatory herbs feverfew, butterbur.  Melatonin and 5htp also sometimes useful.  There are herbs and nutrients that can produce vasodilatation in other settings (like raynaud's) but they work less well.

Question 3

my doctor just said i have raynaud's phenomenon. are there any good vasodilators that are natural or or that don't have too many side effects?

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No: Nothing that is all natural. You could try the calcium channel blocker this may or may not be effective. Keep the hands warm and protected

Question 4

are papaverine and nimodipine the best cerebral vasodilators?  i want to ask my neurologist about certain drugs to make sure we explore all options!

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Vasospasm: When there is vasospasm of the arteries in the brain, an intraarterial infusion of verapamil or balloon angioplasty of the major vessels can help to overcome the arterial narrowing too. Maintaining high cardiac output, elevated blood volume, and relatively dilute blood concentration (hematocrit 30) can reduce the risk of stroke due to vasospasm.

Question 5

what does a vasodilator?

Accepted Answer

Dilates vessels: Vasodilators dilate blood vessels.

Question 6

is burdock a vasodilator?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: The national institutes of health center for complementary and alternative medicine has no listing for burdock. Webmd does but doesn't comment on mechanism. Be aware that some formulations of burdock contain belladonna which is poisonous if overdosed. Unlikely that the mechanism of burdock has ever been systemically studied as no one would pay for it. This is the problem with all otc herbs.

Question 7

when are vasodilators used?

Accepted Answer

Multiple uses: They are used in different diseases including hypertension, coronary artery disease, raynaud's disease , during some vascular interventions

Question 8

are there any otc vasodilators?

Accepted Answer

Minoxidil: Minoxidil is a vasodilator that is otc used for treatment hair loss under brand name rogaine (minoxidil) .. Otherwise I am not sure of others.

Question 9

the most common vasodilator is what?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure meds: Blood pressure meds are common vasodilators.Meds for erectile dysfunction are common vasodilators.

Question 10

will vasodilators dislodge bloodclots?

Accepted Answer

No: Vasodilators will not dislodge blood clot.Only blood thinners and manipulation of blood clot may dislodge blood clot.

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My doctor just said i have raynaud's phenomenon. are there any good vasodilators that are natural or or that don't have too many side effects?

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Are papaverine and nimodipine the best cerebral vasodilators? i want to ask my neurologist about certain drugs to make sure we explore all options!

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Is burdock a vasodilator?

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