Question 1

is polysorbate 80 very toxic?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Polysorbate 80 is used in a variety of foods (ice cream, for example) and cosmetic products. There is a theoretic risk for developing increased blood clots - but it is used as food additive both in europe and usa - the details of this product is 
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Question 2

is there polysorbate in equate brand mouthwash?

Accepted Answer

: Based on a Google search:
Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Eucalyptol (0.092%), Menthol (0.042%), Methyl Salicylate (0.060%), Thymol (0.064%). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Alcohol (21.6%), Sorbitol Solution, Flavor, Poloxamer 407, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Benzoate, FD&amp;C Green 3.

Question 3

can polysorbate 80 in my propafenone hcl cause an irregular heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

PROBABLY NOT: Polysorbate 80 is ubiquitous in the food/drug industry. It  is used as an emulsifier in ice cream. Here, polysorbate makes the ice cream smoother and easier to handle, as well as increasing its resistance to melting. In general, polysorbate 80 is safe and well-tolerated, although a small number of people may be sensitive to this substance and it may be harmful to people with crohn's disease.

Question 4

are damages to heart caused by the daily use of polysorbate 80 for many years(present in lotion for hair)irreversible?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Polysorbate 80 is not an agent commonly known to affect heart muscle. If you have heart damage, I would assure other reasons have thoroughly been evaluated before considering polysorbate 80 as a cause.

Question 5

could the use of polysorbate 80 in a lotion for hair loss cause cancer or other health hazards(if this lotion is used 2 ml every day for many years)?

Accepted Answer

Yes it does: It may cause tumor growth and heart dysfunction. Stop it NOW.

Question 6

for what reason are polysorbate 80 and sodium borate in the hpv vaccine?

Accepted Answer

HPV vaccine: Chemical stabilization and/or assuring a sterile product, I would assume. Probably all vaccines contain chemical preservatives.

Question 7

could the use of a lotion for hair loss based on polysorbate 80, if it is used for many years, every day, cause cancer and heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Polysorbate 80 is known to cause heart problems such as arrhythmias, chest pain, heart attack, blood clots, and stroke. It has also been implicated in causing the growth of various cancerous tumors, especially if you're already predisposed to growing tumors. I would assume that the longer you use this substance the higher your chances are of developing these side effects.

Question 8

good day

ive been using valsartan for hypertension reasons but had to stop because it causes me epididymitis, now i use  atorvastatin and its giving me vivid dreams. is there anything better i can use with less side effects ?

Accepted Answer

Medication : You can speak to a doctor about changing your medication. I remember and a patient who had 20 medications on her allergy list, but when you continue to ask her details about the side effects you come to realize she did not want any medication because she believed that all medication is bad for her.  Sometimes patients express concerns indirectly

Question 9

so she has been getting a steroid injection due to her hs ( hidradenitis suppurativa) is that injection for any chance going to give her any side affects of gaining weight and her period being delayed or any other side effects?

Accepted Answer

: This type of steroid treatment can give a patient an appetite increase. It is not the type of steroid that would interfere with menses. Long term side effects of steroids depend on dosing &amp; frequency and rarely are features of sporadic use.

Question 10

side effects of celexa (citalopram) (20 mg)?

Accepted Answer

Celexa (citalopram): Generally very well tolerated, side effects may include constipation; decreased sexual desire or ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; increased sweating; light-headedness when you stand or sit up; loss of appetite; nausea; stuffy nose; tiredness; weakness; yawning.

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Is there polysorbate in equate brand mouthwash?

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Can polysorbate 80 in my propafenone hcl cause an irregular heartbeat?

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Are damages to heart caused by the daily use of polysorbate 80 for many years(present in lotion for hair)irreversible?

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Could the use of polysorbate 80 in a lotion for hair loss cause cancer or other health hazards(if this lotion is used 2 ml every day for many years)?

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For what reason are polysorbate 80 and sodium borate in the hpv vaccine?

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Could the use of a lotion for hair loss based on polysorbate 80, if it is used for many years, every day, cause cancer and heart problems?

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Good day ive been using valsartan for hypertension reasons but had to stop because it causes me epididymitis, now i use atorvastatin and its giving me vivid dreams. is there anything better i can use with less side effects ?

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So she has been getting a steroid injection due to her hs ( hidradenitis suppurativa) is that injection for any chance going to give her any side affects of gaining weight and her period being delayed or any other side effects?

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Side effects of celexa (citalopram) (20 mg)?

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