Does elderberry or probiotics negatively affect drug medication?
Question posted by mcroth on 22 Oct 2013
Last updated on 23 October 2013 by chuck1957
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Medications that decrease the immune system (Immunosuppressants) interacts with ELDERBERRY
Elderberry can increase the immune system. Taking elderberry along with some medications that decrease the immune system might decrease the effectiveness of medications that decrease the immune system.
Some medications that decrease the immune system include azathioprine (Imuran), basiliximab (Simulect), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), daclizumab (Zenapax), muromonab-CD3 (OKT3, Orthoclone OKT3), mycophenolate (CellCept), tacrolimus (FK506, Prograf), sirolimus (Rapamune), prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone), corticosteroids (glucocorticoids), and others.
okay MCROTHE THESE ARE THE MOST IMPORTAINT MEDICATIONS YOU SHOULD NOT MIX LOTS OF THESE ARE TAKEN AFTER A TRANSPLANT BUT A FEW ARE NOT LIKE ANYTHING WITH CORTISONES ECT. hope this helps Chuck Wise Sr.retired pharmacy techniecian Cpht Oregon.
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- Elderberry uses and safety info
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- Side effects of Elderberry (detailed)
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