Question 1

is the products contain chondroitin and glucosamine are safe and effective for hemophilic arthropathy?

Accepted Answer

No evidence yet: There  is no information specific to hemophiliac arthropathy regarding the safety or benefits of chondroitan or glucosamine . More research is needed.

Question 2

is maloxicam or glucosamine safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: Would not do either during pregnancy.

Question 3

is glucosamine effective against arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Modest benefits.: Some people in medicine believe not, and I am among those.  Others believe some benefit occurs.  Notice that the fda has not allowed any such products to be labeled as effective.  I point to the cochrane analysis, which suggests no benefit. 3 billion dollars are spent on these supplements!

Question 4

how long is it safe to take glucosamine sulfate?

Accepted Answer

Indefinitely: Glucosamine is generally very safe for the long term. It can occasionally cause GI issues. If you are diabetic, watch your glucose level as it may rise on glucosamine.

Question 5

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 6

my doctor suggested that i take donna (glucosamine). is this drug safe ?

Accepted Answer

Safe: Unless you have a shellfish allergy, glucosamine is generally a safe dietary supplement. Its efficacy has been argued over for years. The goal of taking it is to allow the body's cartilage to repair itself and stay healthy. If you have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and you want to try it, take it for three months and see if it works to alleviate pain or stiffness.

Question 7

are glucosamine and chondroitin supplements effective?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Although I am not aware of any studies statistically proving the benefits of glucosamine chondroitin, some patients do notice less arthritic pain while taking it. I personally recommend omega 3 fish oils as a natural anti inflammatory.

Question 8

glucosamine sulphate will effective for meniscus torn?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some meniscus tears are really more a part of the degenerative process and in those situations it could possible be of some help

this is not too likely in a 29 year old.

Question 9

is it safe to take glucosamine/chondroitine during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is safe but I cannot for the life of me think of any reason someone would sctually want to take it during a pregnancy.

Question 10

what to do if one doctor suggest that i take donna (glucosamine) it it safe ?

Accepted Answer

Glucosamine: glucosamine is a safe options for osteoarthritis but the data is controversial if it is beneficial or not. try it for 3 months, and stay on it if you feel better otherwise stop it after consulting with your doctors. best regards

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