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Question: i dont want to take xarellto for dvt in my leg second episode in three years first time right leg second time left leg i have factor 5 leiden i also have
hypertension i take metropolo 100mg and 5mg amlodopine i want to turn to nattokinase for factor 5 and other vitimins for b.p.im tired of taking all thease pharmaceutical deugs ro many side effects thanks
hypertension i take metropolo 100mg and 5mg amlodopine i want to turn to nattokinase for factor 5 and other vitimins for b.p.im tired of taking all thease pharmaceutical deugs ro many side effects thanks
Brief Answer:
Not to stop phamarceutical drugs, till better options available
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Jyothi BL and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. You need to be on blood thinners. Either it can be xarelto or warfarin.
2. Nattokinase is still under study and is known to cause blood thinning. However, its dose, absorption and effectiveness still requires evaluation. With already a history of DVT and associated factor 5 leiden, it would be better to be on known blood thinners.
3. You are on a higher dosage of blood pressure medications and stopping these will complicate and with blood thinners, it could risk incidence of intracranial bleeding.
4. I agree, with pharmaceutical drugs having side effects, but vitamins, or nattokinase, side effects are still unknown. Better to avoid stopping pharmaceutical drugs, which side effects can be predicted and managed more effectively.
At your age, you can also try lifestyle modifications for improvement like weight reduction, diet control and improved activity with less immobility.
This will reduce risk of thrombosis as well as better control of blood pressure, and hence reduction of dosage in future.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Jyothi BL
Not to stop phamarceutical drugs, till better options available
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Jyothi BL and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. You need to be on blood thinners. Either it can be xarelto or warfarin.
2. Nattokinase is still under study and is known to cause blood thinning. However, its dose, absorption and effectiveness still requires evaluation. With already a history of DVT and associated factor 5 leiden, it would be better to be on known blood thinners.
3. You are on a higher dosage of blood pressure medications and stopping these will complicate and with blood thinners, it could risk incidence of intracranial bleeding.
4. I agree, with pharmaceutical drugs having side effects, but vitamins, or nattokinase, side effects are still unknown. Better to avoid stopping pharmaceutical drugs, which side effects can be predicted and managed more effectively.
At your age, you can also try lifestyle modifications for improvement like weight reduction, diet control and improved activity with less immobility.
This will reduce risk of thrombosis as well as better control of blood pressure, and hence reduction of dosage in future.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Jyothi BL
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
so what your saying till more research is done for the nattokinase keep taking the blood thinners ok thank you have a blessed day
Brief Answer:
Yes, requires elaborate research to understand it better.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for replying.
Yes, Nattokinase still requires prolonged evaluation. More research is necessary.
Continue all medications as advised and do lifestyle modifications for better health.
If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Thanks for asking.
Stay healthy and active.
Dr. Jyothi BL
Yes, requires elaborate research to understand it better.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for replying.
Yes, Nattokinase still requires prolonged evaluation. More research is necessary.
Continue all medications as advised and do lifestyle modifications for better health.
If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Thanks for asking.
Stay healthy and active.
Dr. Jyothi BL
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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