Supplement Questions

How to submit a pill image for the community?

I have some small yellow pills we found in a bag with our other supplements. I cannot find any way to identify them. They have a symbol on both sides which looks somewhat like a small cross within a larger cross. How can I submit an image here for the community to take a view of and potentially... read more

What is piracetam used for?

What are the side effects of Vitamin D?

Will it be harmful to take doxycycline with iron supplements?

I just started taking iron supplements and I also need to take doxycycline for a short periods of time. Will either of the two medicines affect each other?

What are antioxidants and should you take supplements?

Has anyone experience increased anxiety after taking b12 5000 supplement ?

I am low on vitamin b 12 and my dr recommended I take it. Also low on vit d 3. I took vit d 3 and b 12 this morning and feel like my anxiety is worse than it normally is. Side note I'm also taking cymbalta for 3 weeks and experience increased anxiety from that right now as a side effect. I... read more

How long till my Vitamin D supplements make me feel better?

I was just diagnosed with low Vitamin D. I originally went to the doctor because of severe leg, feet, and hand cramps. He did blood work, and it turns out my level is 5.9. I am now on 50,000 iu per week and 2000 iu per day. I just started this week, but I honestly feel worse instead of better. My... read more

Does black stool mean colon cancer?

What does it mean when your stool is black? With bowel movments twice a day I only see black stool after I exercise sometimes or out of the blue some days. I take seroquel xr and a vitamen d supplement.

Eliquis - Foods and supplements to avoid?

What foods and supplements should not be taken with Eliquis apart from grapefruit? Can a person take magnesium, CoQ10, Omega 3,Collagen, phsylium, calcium, D3,Vitamin c, Enzymes etc?

Any comforting stories regarding low dose Xanax for insomnia?

I am a 70 year old man that has been battling insomnia for five years. I have tried every supplement under the sun and some sleeping pills that were not that effective. I also practice Yoga Nidra every day. Just got a .5mg Xanax prescription today. I intend to start with half that amount. I am not... read more

What supplements to take along with ssri?

I'm taking a multi, b complex, probiotic, and fish oil. I'm on 20 mg citalopram. My main side effect is the tired lethargic feeling so I'm hoping the supplements will help a bit.

Has anyone taken Serovital-hgh before? Did you have any side effects, raised blood pressure?

I've notice raised blood pressure when I take the supplement. But when I take it I feet great. I've been taking it for 4 months now.

Is GHR Platinum safe?

GHR Platinum is the latest pill growth hormone supplement and is supposed to provide more energy, better sleep, decrease arthritic pain. They say they have more than 20,000 clinical studies. Is it safe to use as a supplement since our own growth hormone deminishes to nil by the time we are 60 ? My... read more

Can I take diet supplements/fat burners with Oroxine (levothyroxine)?

I have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid for the last twelve months and have been prescribed 50mg Oroxine (levothyroxine) by my Doctor. I have not been able to lose any weight and wish to lose 20lbs. Can I take diet fat burners/diet supplements to assist in my weight loss. I am on a low carb... read more

Relationship between statins and valerian root?

I wish to take a sleep aid supplement, Valerian Root, to help with my insomnia problems. I take simvistatin and have been told that taking this drug in conjunction with valerian root is not advisable. Is this true? Is it safe to mix the two? Thanks for your help.