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Is Taking Forskolin And Garcinia Cambogia Suggestive To A Heart Patient?
I am considering Forskolin 250 mg along with Garcinia Camgogia 1000 mg daily.I am currently on the following medications for heart treatment clopidogrel 75mg; isosorbide mn er 60mg; amlodipine besylate 10mg; metoprolol succ er 25mg; and atorvastatin 20mg. These along with aspirin 325mg. Is the drug combination safe.
Fri, 29 Mar 2019
Hello,
It is not known whether taking forskolin is safe because it has not been thoroughly studied. Some negative reactions to forskolin have been reported.
These include Flushing, fast heartbeats, and low blood pressure when taken through an IV.
SAME with Although, not definitively proven, there is a potential risk of adverse events associated with taking Garcinia Cambogia extract, perhaps the most highlighted of which is liver toxicity.
Appropriate caution should be exercised for potential users who should at least be aware of these.
Regulation by regulatory authorities and appropriate surveillance for side effects is the best way to gather more informative critical data.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
It is not known whether taking forskolin is safe because it has not been thoroughly studied. Some negative reactions to forskolin have been reported.
These include Flushing, fast heartbeats, and low blood pressure when taken through an IV.
SAME with Although, not definitively proven, there is a potential risk of adverse events associated with taking Garcinia Cambogia extract, perhaps the most highlighted of which is liver toxicity.
Appropriate caution should be exercised for potential users who should at least be aware of these.
Regulation by regulatory authorities and appropriate surveillance for side effects is the best way to gather more informative critical data.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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