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Is Headache A Side Effect Of Triflex Glucoamine HCL?

Hi,
I have been taking triflex glucoamine HCL since last month. Two weeks ago, I had a severe sinus problem due to the rainy weather so I stopped taking triflex glucoamine HCL. After I took my antibiotic and everything is fine, I continue taking triflex glucoamine HCL two days ago. Yesterday I was experiencing pain in forehead and right eye so I stop taking triflex glucoamine HCL. To my knowledge, the triflex glucoamine HCL is made from shellfish. I would like to know whether I am allergy to shellfish. So far I know that I am allergy to dairy product.
Fri, 27 Dec 2013
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Hello,
It is safe to use.
It does not cause headache. It may be due to your sinus problem.
Glucosamine products might cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to shellfish.
Glucosamine is produced from the shells of shrimp, lobster, and crabs.
But allergic reactions in people with shellfish allergy are caused by the meat of shellfish, not the shell.
There are no reports of allergic reactions to glucosamine in people who are allergic to shellfish.
There is also some information that people with shellfish allergy can safely take glucosamine products.

Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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Is Headache A Side Effect Of Triflex Glucoamine HCL?

Hello, It is safe to use. It does not cause headache. It may be due to your sinus problem. Glucosamine products might cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to shellfish. Glucosamine is produced from the shells of shrimp, lobster, and crabs. But allergic reactions in people with shellfish allergy are caused by the meat of shellfish, not the shell. There are no reports of allergic reactions to glucosamine in people who are allergic to shellfish. There is also some information that people with shellfish allergy can safely take glucosamine products. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.