Question 1

will latisse have interactions with other medications i take? i'm on an oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor for glaucoma. will using latisse have any adverse affect or interaction? are there other medications or ointments that might be a problem if used tog

Accepted Answer

Because : Because Latisse (bimatoprost) is applied topically it should not react with any oral meds or drops. If you happen to be using any ointments in your lashes the Latisse (bimatoprost) may not stick to the laahes well.

Question 2

i want to know what is the function of carbonic anhydrase in the brain.

Accepted Answer

Acid-base regulation: Carbonic anhydrase (CA) is found throughout the brain.  It is concentrated in the areas producing cerebro-spinal fluid and helps maintain that pressure.  But all cells have this important enzyme involved in keeping the acid-base balance of the brain and body.

Question 3

are there are foods/minerals/supplements which are natural carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Carbonic anhydrase (CA) is an enzyme which converts carbon dioxide (CO2) to bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) and a proton (hydrogen ion.)

Resveratrol, catechin, silymarin, and curcumin are natural products known as polyphenols. Resveratrol comes from red wine. Catechin is found in tea. Silymarin is an extract of milk thistle.

Question 4

is it true thiamine is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (seen a couple of studies) and if so, could it be helpful in idiopathic intracranial hypertensio?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The science is a bit sketchy, and mostly Internet based, which does cast suspicion on validity, but seems to be some possible mechanisms by thiamine on CO2 metabolism.   If pseudo tumor is present, would certainly try Diamox (acetazolamide) or glycerol, but would not hurt to add thiamine (vitamin B-1), but would not use B-1 exclusively, as I am not convinced of its efficacy.

Question 5

i have paramyotonia congenita and hyperkalemic periodic paralysis and want to try carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Then by all means: speak to your neurologist.  We all have to learn about these condition, frankly, they are heavily tested on our board exams; however, rarely actually seen.  I'd consider seeing a neurologist with expertise in neuromuscular disorders.

Question 6

has anyone with paramyotonia congenita and hyperkalemic periodic paralysis used carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Channelopathies: Your question is interesting.  Here is a reference that answers it: channelopathies.
Moxley iii rt.
Curr treat options neurol. 2000 jan;2(1):31-47.
Pmid: 11096735 [pubmed - as supplied by publisher]
in short, yes.  Longer answer, in some situations it can help, in others, it can make matters worse.  The reasons are not understood.  Go to pubmed and search for that article, then read the abstract.

Question 7

are there natural sources of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors? i've read pomegranate, milk thistle and turmeric are? true?

Accepted Answer

Verify your sources: Sadly, despite a huge level of interest in the medicinal properties of foods, or maybe because of it, there is an enormous amount of false, half true, or exaggerated information on the internet. In regards to CAI in Pomegranate, I found a review article in an Iranian pharmacy journal that cited 2 chemistry review articles, neither of which makes any mention of Pomegranate whatsoever.

Question 8

i have pseudotumor cerebri. i've read pomegranate, milk thistle, turmeric, capsaicin all hold carbonic anhydrase inhibitors naturally. is this true?

Accepted Answer

Use with care: I can confirm that pomegranate and turmeric contain some carbonic anhydrase inhibitor activity.  However, these do not have enough of this to be clinically useful.  It is much more straightforward to take a small dose of diamox (acetazolamide) instead.  Although it does not work for everyone with PTC, it helps many.  The side effects would be the same if the medicine dose was the same.

Question 9

do digestive enzymes help when taking a h2 blocker?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They still help, even with acid blockers.

Question 10

do narcotic pain medications cause elevated enzyme levels?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on base line liver function and dose of narcotics

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Will latisse have interactions with other medications i take? i'm on an oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor for glaucoma. will using latisse have any adverse affect or interaction? are there other medications or ointments that might be a problem if used tog

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I want to know what is the function of carbonic anhydrase in the brain.

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Are there are foods/minerals/supplements which are natural carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?

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Is it true thiamine is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (seen a couple of studies) and if so, could it be helpful in idiopathic intracranial hypertensio?

A member asked:

I have paramyotonia congenita and hyperkalemic periodic paralysis and want to try carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?

A member asked:

Has anyone with paramyotonia congenita and hyperkalemic periodic paralysis used carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?

A member asked:

Are there natural sources of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors? i've read pomegranate, milk thistle and turmeric are? true?

A member asked:

I have pseudotumor cerebri. i've read pomegranate, milk thistle, turmeric, capsaicin all hold carbonic anhydrase inhibitors naturally. is this true?

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Do digestive enzymes help when taking a h2 blocker?

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Do narcotic pain medications cause elevated enzyme levels?

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