Question 1

last month i saw my doctor for knee evaluation.he said nothing is abnormal. my knee still poops/grinds when straightening.can glucosamine hcl help?

Accepted Answer

Knee grinding: In all probability your grinding in your knee is secondary to chondromalacia of the patella.  All double blind prosprective studies have found glucosamine to be no better than a placebo.

Question 2

iam 32/m. is it ok to take glucosamine hcl/chondroitin sulphate and dim(diindolylmethane) and green tea extract at the same time? would they interact?

Accepted Answer

It is OK: You can take all of them.

Question 3

is it safe to take glucosamine daily and how much is recommended for a 54 year old woman on no other medications?

Accepted Answer

You can take it : Usually the dose is about 1500mg a day.  I cannot promise you it will help you at all.i'm uncertain what you're taking her for but you can discuss this with your physician. You need a correct diagnosis before you start any type of therapy, even therapy that doesn't work

Question 4

i am on blood thinning medication can i also take glucosamine ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, there is no problem taking glucosamine. Make sure that you talk to your doctor about which foods to avoid if you are on a blood thinner.

Question 5

i keep reading about doctors prescribingglucosaminefor arthritis. will this medication help my back pain?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: Its available otc. Your doctor does not have to prescribe it. It can be tried to see if its helpful.

Question 6

i'm starting a new medication for sleep and anxiety but it's sedative in the morning.  should that wear off?   thanks.  prescription is glucosamine.

Accepted Answer

???????: Glucosamine does not treat anxiety or depression and does not cause sedation. Are you sure that is the correct med? Do you mean you are a med plus glucosamine?

Question 7

can i take glucosamine 500mg after a shot of avaxim 160u vaccination. the doctor said not to take medication for a week but is daily glucosamine fine?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacist: Your pharmacist may be able to answer your question best as he/she may have more information about this vaccine and interactions.

Question 8

i have syphyllis and my doctor put me on doxycline hcl 100mg. will this medication help me and will i start feeling funny?

Accepted Answer

: The preferred treatment for all stages of syphilis is still penicillin. If you're allergic to penicillin, doxy is a good alternative. The proper dose for early syphilis is 100mgs twice a day for 14 days. I don't think you'll feel funny unless you're intolerant of doxycycline.

Question 9

i started taking sertraline hcl 25 mg friday morning for anxiety today is my third day on the medication i was going to go out with some friends for a?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: I wouldn't recommend use of any additional substances -- including alcohol -- if you have anxiety and/or are getting used to a new medication (like sertaline).  Sertraline + alcohol can lead to sedation.  Also, drinking alcohol itself can lead to anxiety -- depending on how much you drink, your frazzled neurons can fire in disturbed ways while recovering.

Question 10

please describe the medication: flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl)?

Accepted Answer

I'll try: I kno nothing of its chem struc or action. It = a muscle relaxant with a side effect of sedation which is good4 nite use or when u keep someone on bed rest.  2 b used with care when on narcotics as in this case the effect is 1+1=3.

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A member asked:

Last month i saw my doctor for knee evaluation.he said nothing is abnormal. my knee still poops/grinds when straightening.can glucosamine hcl help?

A member asked:

Iam 32/m. is it ok to take glucosamine hcl/chondroitin sulphate and dim(diindolylmethane) and green tea extract at the same time? would they interact?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take glucosamine daily and how much is recommended for a 54 year old woman on no other medications?

A member asked:

I am on blood thinning medication can i also take glucosamine ?

A member asked:

I keep reading about doctors prescribingglucosaminefor arthritis. will this medication help my back pain?

A member asked:

I'm starting a new medication for sleep and anxiety but it's sedative in the morning. should that wear off? thanks. prescription is glucosamine.

A member asked:

Can i take glucosamine 500mg after a shot of avaxim 160u vaccination. the doctor said not to take medication for a week but is daily glucosamine fine?

A member asked:

I have syphyllis and my doctor put me on doxycline hcl 100mg. will this medication help me and will i start feeling funny?

A member asked:

I started taking sertraline hcl 25 mg friday morning for anxiety today is my third day on the medication i was going to go out with some friends for a?

A member asked:

Please describe the medication: flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl)?

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