Question 1

hi im hsv2 positive. i have read that arginine can cause a breakout . an id like to start taking a pre-workout supplement as well as creatine . both supplements use arginine in there ingredients. can this ingredient cause an outbreak?

Accepted Answer

: You are seeing nonscientific online sources. Limit searching to sites produced or at least moderated by professional agencies, like academic medical centers, public health agencies, etc; and be cautions about sites run by and people with herpes. (The same principle applies to most online searching about health problems.) Arginine has no effect on frequency or severity of HSV outbreaks.

Question 2

can male use of a pre workout supplement impact sperm quality and lead to birth defects (for example c4)?????

Accepted Answer

Not Likely: C4 pre workout supplement contains Beta alanine,creatinine nitrate,caffeine and arginine.None of these ingredients will have any effect on your sperms and there is no evidence that it will cause Birth Defects

Question 3

hello dr i am taking phentermine along with hbp pills and furosemide ! i also use preworkout supplements in the morning for my gym workouts is this ok?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not: B"sd there is always great concern with phentermine as it is a stimulant in the amphetamine family.  due caution would be careful attention to any effects on pulse and blood pressure.  If by preworkout supps you mean water, should be fine, but they should also be checked out for safety and possible drug interactions.
Glad to discuss in more detail.

Question 4

will a pre workout supplement called no explode lower sperm count?

Accepted Answer

NO-Xplode: The no stands for nitrous oxide.  There are always a possibility of side effects with workout supplements (they are not as closely regulated as medicines are.), but i haven't seen any mention of decrease in sperm count.  This supplement is not supposed to be used for long periods of time.

Question 5

does taking a pre workout supplement affect kidney stone formation if i have had  stones because of high oxolates. thank you?

Accepted Answer

Oxalates: Are waste products that have to be excreted because they have no useful function. Your stones are probably calcium oxalate and a supplement of magnesium might help. Try asking for a low oxalate diet.

Question 6

i have started taking a pre workout supplement for weightlifting and after 2 weeks i have now got eczema on my hands. could it be from  chemicals. ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The way to find out is to stop the supplement and see if the rash improves;.

Question 7

can a pre-workout supplement used to give you energy and helps build muscle, like c-4, cause erectile dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: There is a growing body of evidence that " workout supplements" have various negative side effects and there is scant evidence that is well collected that there are authentic positive effects.

Question 8

i was just prescribed sildenafil 50mg for erectile dysfunction. most of the time i work out in the evening and consume a pre workout supplement. i plan to take the sildenafil when i return home from the gym. will this cause negative side effects?

Accepted Answer

: You did not tell us the name of your "pre workout supplement". By my knowledge almost all pre-workout supplements on the market don't interact with sildenafil. Good luck!

Question 9

could you tell me some pre-workout supplements?

Accepted Answer

Don't need them: Snack on nuts, seeds, carrots, or eat a fruit before instead.

Question 10

what's a good pre-workout supplement for strength and stamina?

Accepted Answer

Carbs: Carbohydrates provide the energy needed for both strength and stamina during your workout.

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Hi im hsv2 positive. i have read that arginine can cause a breakout . an id like to start taking a pre-workout supplement as well as creatine . both supplements use arginine in there ingredients. can this ingredient cause an outbreak?

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Can male use of a pre workout supplement impact sperm quality and lead to birth defects (for example c4)?????

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Hello dr i am taking phentermine along with hbp pills and furosemide ! i also use preworkout supplements in the morning for my gym workouts is this ok?

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Will a pre workout supplement called no explode lower sperm count?

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Does taking a pre workout supplement affect kidney stone formation if i have had stones because of high oxolates. thank you?

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I have started taking a pre workout supplement for weightlifting and after 2 weeks i have now got eczema on my hands. could it be from chemicals. ?

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Can a pre-workout supplement used to give you energy and helps build muscle, like c-4, cause erectile dysfunction?

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I was just prescribed sildenafil 50mg for erectile dysfunction. most of the time i work out in the evening and consume a pre workout supplement. i plan to take the sildenafil when i return home from the gym. will this cause negative side effects?

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Could you tell me some pre-workout supplements?

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What's a good pre-workout supplement for strength and stamina?

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