Question 1

i have hypothyroidism, is it ok to take the preworkout gat nitraflex? i take 100m of levothyroxine.

Accepted Answer

It won't: affect your thyroid, but it also won't do anything positive for any medical condition. It's just another worthless supplement that's a waste of money and potentially hazardous. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or internet scams.

Question 2

will noraflex hurt my liver?, having bad liver pain. i have inflammatory liver, fatty liver, and my ra dr put me on this about a month ago.

Accepted Answer

Probably okay to use: Norflex (orphenadrine) is a drug used to treat muscle spasms.  It does not have reported toxicity to the liver, but for long-term use, it is recommended to check liver tests.  In your case, your liver disease is likely due to being overweight, with or without diabetes.  In addition, smoking is harmful to your liver, especially with another cause of liver disease.  See a hepatologist, eat healthy and lose weight.

Question 3

is  tarka (trandolapril and verapamil) a statin drug?

Accepted Answer

Tarka (trandolapril and verapamil): Tarka (trandolapril and verapamil) is a medication for the treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension. Statin drugs are used to lower cholesterol.

Question 4

drug interactions between ranexa (ranolazine) and diltiazem?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diltiazem interacts with Ranexa (ranolazine) in the liver and increases its level in the blood stream.
Can prolong qt and cause rythm disturbances.
Other side effects from renexa likely:  constipation, dizziness, headache, nausea., palpitations, dizziness and blurred vision.  These are more likely with this combination, but many people on this combination of drugs.
Double check with your doctor.

Question 5

does losartan contain nitrates?

Accepted Answer

No: Losartan controls blood pressure by blocking the action of receptors on blood vessels that cause blood vessels to constrict( ie: narrow down).

Question 6

why pde5 inhibitor cannot taken with nitrate? thanks

Accepted Answer

Severe Interaction: This combination phosphodiesterase inhibitor (pde5) + nitrate has been shown  to cause a drastic drop in blood pressure ( hypotension)  a medical emergence that can result to death. Really deaths have been reported with this combination.  Pde5 (some drugs in this class include viagra, (sildenafil) cialis, levitra).

Question 7

how safe are alkyl nitrates (poppers)?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are prescribed them for angina pectoris (cardiac chest pain) by a doctor who knows your history, and you use them correctly, they are quite safe, although they can cause headache, low blood pressure, fainting and other problems. If you are using it "recreationally," esp for sex, that is a whole other ballgame, and it is NOT safe. Heavy use can result in methemoglobinemia which can be lethal

Question 8

should i take isosorbide dinitrate or isosorbide mononitrate?

Accepted Answer

You should take: whichever your health care provider has recommended. Mononitrate has a longer half life and less likely to develop tolerance. Used more commonly in stable angina patients. Ask your health care provider this questions as s/he has your medical history available.

Question 9

i take clonidine  troprol xl  lisinipril & celebrex (celecoxib)  is this safe?

Accepted Answer

Combination plate: Talk to your doctor before using Lisinopril together with celecoxib. Combining these medications may reduce the effects of Lisinopril in lowering blood pressure. In addition, these medications may affect your kidney function. 3 different pressure medications and one for arthritis. Have you discussed this combination with your dr? If worried i would discuss it with your dr.

Question 10

is isosorbide mononitrate a beta blocker?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a nitrate.  The mechanism of action is different than that of beta blockers.

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I have hypothyroidism, is it ok to take the preworkout gat nitraflex? i take 100m of levothyroxine.

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Will noraflex hurt my liver?, having bad liver pain. i have inflammatory liver, fatty liver, and my ra dr put me on this about a month ago.

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Is tarka (trandolapril and verapamil) a statin drug?

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Drug interactions between ranexa (ranolazine) and diltiazem?

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Does losartan contain nitrates?

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Why pde5 inhibitor cannot taken with nitrate? thanks

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How safe are alkyl nitrates (poppers)?

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Should i take isosorbide dinitrate or isosorbide mononitrate?

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I take clonidine troprol xl lisinipril & celebrex (celecoxib) is this safe?

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Is isosorbide mononitrate a beta blocker?

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