Question 1

is pycnogenol safe to take with the medications i'm on?

Accepted Answer

There are no studies: There are no sudies have been done to see if it is safe to take pycnogenol with any meds
so we can not answer this question based on evidence
but according to alternative meds experts it is ok.So make your own mind.

Question 2

effect of pycnogenol on kidneystone formation?

Accepted Answer

Probably none: As far as i know there have been no scientific studies in this drug and kidney stones, but understanding how it works i don't see that it should have any effect and should be safe. It should not alter the acidity of the urine.

Question 3

is pycnogenol and l-arginine good together for the body?

Accepted Answer

Probably yes: Pycnogenol is known for its wide array of health benefits. Primarily taken as a food supplement, it can dramatically increase overall wellbeing when introduced into a daily diet regimen. The positive side effects run the gamut from sexual health to anti-aging to cancer fighting. Arginine can interact with many different medications, including viagra, (sildenafil) zantac and even over-the-counter drugs.

Question 4

can i take pycnogenol for endometriosis without any prescription? if yes then how much?

Accepted Answer

Can not recommend: The use if Pine Bark extract has not been well studied or shown to be beneficial for the treatment of endometriosis. It would not be right to recommend you take this without a  specific recommendation and guidance from your doctor.

Question 5

can pycnogenol cause kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

No data on internet: No definite evidence this supplement is related to kidney stones at recommended dose of 120 to 450 mg for 6 months via a quick internet search. 

However, please discuss the use of any over the counter drug or supplement with your doctor because of possible interactions with other medicines and or supplements.

Question 6

read on the net that pycnogenol is helpful for controlling sugar, high bp, heart and vericose veins and some more.is it safe for anyone to use.thanks?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful : There is no clinical evidence that substantiate these claims

Question 7

i am taking pycnogenol , enalapril , & actonel (risedronate).what is the interaction between them or issue that needs to be addressed?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: Pycnogenol is the brand name for a product from the extract of pine bark of a tree known as the french maritime pine. Pycnogenol is not an fda approved medication, which means there is unlikely to be any good scientific research on its true effects and side effects. Nobody really knows how it would interact with prescription drugs like Enalapril or actonel (risedronate).

Question 8

i started taking pycnogenol. i have been taking 81 mgof aspirin daily for. a couple of years .what are the risks taking both? i have been feeling grea

Accepted Answer

Safe: No danger of taking both of these.

Question 9

does pycnogenol interfere with femara (letrozole)? it helps alleviate my joint pain and side effects from the femara (letrozole).

Accepted Answer

Not really.: Pycnogenol is a strong anti-oxidant from pine bark.  It contains nothing which would interfere with femara!

Question 10

i started supplementing with l arginine and pycnogenol with great success at reducing my blood pressure (140/90 avg. down to 127/80 avg). however there is conflicting evidence as to whether this will increase my risk of developing prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

: These are used for many indications and claims. As far as I can find there is no indication that they have been studied as causes of Ca of Prostate in mainstream Urologic literature. I am glad your BP is down with them. I am not an advocate of OTC meds not studied scientifically

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Is pycnogenol safe to take with the medications i'm on?

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Effect of pycnogenol on kidneystone formation?

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Is pycnogenol and l-arginine good together for the body?

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Can i take pycnogenol for endometriosis without any prescription? if yes then how much?

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Can pycnogenol cause kidney stones?

A member asked:

Read on the net that pycnogenol is helpful for controlling sugar, high bp, heart and vericose veins and some more.is it safe for anyone to use.thanks?

A member asked:

I am taking pycnogenol , enalapril , & actonel (risedronate).what is the interaction between them or issue that needs to be addressed?

A member asked:

I started taking pycnogenol. i have been taking 81 mgof aspirin daily for. a couple of years .what are the risks taking both? i have been feeling grea

A member asked:

Does pycnogenol interfere with femara (letrozole)? it helps alleviate my joint pain and side effects from the femara (letrozole).

A member asked:

I started supplementing with l arginine and pycnogenol with great success at reducing my blood pressure (140/90 avg. down to 127/80 avg). however there is conflicting evidence as to whether this will increase my risk of developing prostate cancer?

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