Does the popular diet supplement Hoodia Gordonii interact with antidepressants , does it have any side effects
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For questions dealing with drug interactions with natural supplements you should consult with your doctor and pharmacist.  \n\nGenerally Hoodia is very safe - it is a cactus.  \n\nBut being natural a natural product doesn't eliminate any chance of interaction.  Many natural foods have side effects.  For example, you shouldn't eat brussle spouts just before having an operation, because they act as a blood thinner and will keep the wound from healing properly.
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St. Johns is not a good idea to take.. It's been a long time but I used to take that and had bad side effects. (dizzy, sick, headaches)  I've been on Prozac and gain weight with that... I've also been on Effexor XR.  If the DR ever prescribes you Effexor XR do not take it! It was the worst feeling I have ever had when trying to get off of it!!!  I have been on others and after the Effexor incident I will not take prescriptions anymore... I did a lot of research on what would be safe and I found a herbal pill called 5-HTP, it works I've noticed I've been calmer, happier, I can sleep at night, and I don't have panic attacks anymore.  You can find it online... I buy it from an online company Swanson... I've been using them for years for vitamins and such. They are trustworthy.  I've also seen it in CVS.
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Yes. \n\nOr if you are taking anti-depressants diarrhea can be a side effect of those.
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Worked Great!\n\nPersonally I think 100% Hoodia in tablets is best! \n\nCheck with your doctor before starting any weight loss program.\n\nI tried many diet pills/shakes/bars with no or little results. \n\nThan I tried Hoodia and......\nHoodia has worked for me...and with no side effects. \n\nFor all you doubters, here is the prior feedback for another Answers user who followed my advice:\n\nAsker's Rating: *****\nvery good comment i lost 2 lbs in a week\ni think i can almost get in my leather dress, i can hit the town in no time \n\n\n**** VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO GET RIPPED OFF --- \n\n#1. Be sure you are buying pure Hoodia...look for the import certificate on the website. No matter the price, if they do not display this, you really do NOT know what you are getting!\n\n#2. Be sure it is 100% Hoodia & not mixed w/other herbs, etc.!!\n\n#3. Keep in mind it stops your hunger pangs…you MUST remember to break your habit to always eat at certain times.\n\n#4. Drink a full 8oz. glass of water with it!\n\nHoodia (HOOD-ee-uh) gordonii - A genus of 10 to 20 species from southwestern Africa. \nHoodia gordonii is the stoneage wonder plant found throughout the dry arid regions of the South western African continent now on the verge of making history in the fight against obesity. It is a genus belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family which consists of approximately 20 species. Used to stop hunger, quench thirst, and provide energy among other things since prehistoric times, Hoodia gordonii was first discovered by the San tribesmen and women to get through the most difficult of times. \n\nYou can read a good article about how it works at:\n\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-diet-capsules.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-gordonii-diet-use.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info\nhttp://hoodia-research.blogspot.com
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Yes they do cause these side effects plus more. All Allopathic Medicines have side effects and all can cause complications. I would suggest that you visit a Good Homeopathic Physician near you for the cure of your sleeping disorder or depression and you will get better faster and totally without any side effects or complications.\nTake Care and God Bless you
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Any supplement have the risk of giving side effects. I would not suggest that you should not take it. Be happy with your breast size. \n\nhere's what a website stated: \n\nDo the B2UP products have FDA approval?\n\n"Since I am not the manufacturer of the B2UP products, I can only tell you that approval has been granted to sell the product in the United States.  There is a statement on the bottle as follows:   "The FDA has not evaluated these statements.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease."   This appears to be the standard statement that is found on most (if not all) herbal product containers sold in the U.S.  I think we can assume that the FDA has not "approved" this product, just like it doesn't approve most herbal products.  I fully understand your concerns, and it is wise to be careful.  I can tell you that I have not received any feedback or found any information about Pueraria Mirifica (the main herbal ingredient in Body Make Gum) indicating any serious side effects.  But I am not a doctor, scientist, or the manufacturer.  I always tell potential users of B2UP products to check with their own doctor before using the products."\n\nGo to the website for frequently asked questions.
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Hi,\nClenbuterol made me sick, I got a rash and couldn't breath well.  I've tried all different diets, and the weight loss is only temporary. I finally tried diet pills on the market are made from Hoodia. I saw this stuff on ABC News. It's all natural and safe, and it works! My wife took it for a month and dropped 20 pounds. I took it for a month and lost about 13 (but I didn't exercise).\n\nI bought the natural hoodia from this website: http://www.alllsite.info/free-diet-pills.php . I checked the web site address so I can post it here and I saw they're running a promotion now to get a free 2 week sample for only $4.97! I'm going to order this supply for my wife and give it to her for Christmas =)
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haha i have the same exact problem... my boyfriend is skinny and eats like a pig..(we never have left overs) and he does not gain one ounce it makes me sick because i eat unhealthy with him but i gain mine and his weight.. i started taking hoodia and it curved my appetite but i felt like when i got off the pills i ate more than usual.. if you find a cure make sure you inform me haha!
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Homeopathy :-\nI think I answered another question of yours before about depression and suicidal thoughts your conditions call for the homeopathic remedy AURUM MET 30C thrice a day half hour before or after meals and you will be fine in a few days.\nTake Care and God Bless you !
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Check with your doctor before starting any weight loss program.\n\n\nYou can read a good article about how it works at:\n\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-diet-capsules.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-gordonii-diet-use.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info\nhttp://hoodia-research.blogspot.com
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(quick answer at the bottom, science answer below)\n\nI did a search of Pubmed, which contains research on peer-reviewed scientific journals. I found one review done on rats in 2004 where they injected the compound from Hoodia into mice. Their main observation is that the plant increased ATP (ie. energy) in the hypothalamus. In studies on rats, low ATP meant "hungry" and high ATP meant "full", so in theory if you could increase the ATP in the hypothalamus then in theory it could make you feel full. However, the study showed the hoodia did not change the amount of food the rats actually ate. There may be other research on this, but it may be from less-reputable sources. I would not be surprised if all the hype on hoodia is related to this one study (the same thing happened with chromium picolinate - one study and the results were never duplicated).\n\nI did see the website below which notes that most of the pills have nothing in them. I have heard the plant is expensive so a lot are counterfeit. Of course, if I was selling you a product I would tell you that most of the other vendors are crap and that through "innovative cultivating and scientific breakthroughs" I was able to "purify and concentrate only the purest form of hoodia, as verified by independant analysis, which justifies why my product is more expensive than others on the market."\n\nPersonally, I wouldn't take it. Whenever you deal with the supplement industry your motto should always be "Caveat Emptor" (Let the buyer beware). \n\nJohn
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There are several testimonials online in relation to people with fibromyalgia using goji juice products; however, no medical studies from what I could locate directly correlated the 2. Although, I did find an interesting link on www.pubmed.gov (listed link below) referring to a study that was done secluding a polysaccharide found in lycium barbarum and the effects it had on energy levels. I along with my daughter (5 years old) have been taking goji juice now for about a week and are not seeing a huge difference in energy, but I was told it comes gradually.
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Here's a summary of fish oil research regarding use in mood disorders, updated Jan 2006 .\n\n\nThe article is long, but excellent. In conclusion:\n\nConclusions (reviewed as of 3/2006; still seem to hold): the evidence is piling up that omega-3 fatty acids do something, at least in some people;  \nthe dose to use is not at all clear, as some studies suggest you can go too high and lose benefits (Nevets, Sagduyu), whereas many of the individual glowing results come with the higher doses;  \neven at higher doses, the risks seem minimal, and there may actually be additional benefits (on cholesterol, perhaps arthritis);  \nhowever, it's a large number of pills, though a minimal-moderate expense;  \nfish burps can be managed easily  \nit's not clear how long you have to wait to see benefits, but especially with the smaller doses they may take 1-2 months to show up, so if you take them, prepare yourself for a period of taking a lot of pills with no benefits.  \nDo I recommend them to my patients? Yes, rather commonly, especially when we're looking for all possible anti-depression tools to use, rather than have to use a typical antidepressant.  I still have yet to see a clear-cut stunning improvement like those case reports in the table above, but because the risk appears to be so minimal, in many cases it seems like it's worth a try.  \n\nFor more on omega-3's generally, here's a 2001 summary, including an extensive explanation of omega-3 physiology.  For small details including , pill type, flaxseed oil and any other tidbits I accumulate, here are more of my fish (oil) stories.
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No extra energy...but real weight loss!\n\nCheck with your doctor before starting any weight loss program.\n\nAnyone who attempts to lose weight by reducing calorie consumption experiences feelings of hunger and fatigue. Hoodia diet pills attempt to reduce those feelings, making it easier to stick to a low calorie diet and therefore lose weight. As with any weight loss plan, only people who are in good health should use hoodia diet pills and they should be used in conjunction with appropriate diet and exercise. Because thirst is suppressed as well as appetite, it is important to remember to drink plenty of water. Most experts recommend eight 8 ounce glasses per day to maintain proper hydration. Other than thirst suppression, there are no known side effects associated with hoodia diet pills and they are probably a much better choice than diet pills containing stimulants.\n\nI tried Hoodia and......\nHoodia has worked for me...and with no side effects. \n\nFor all you doubters, here is the prior feedback for another Answers user who followed my advice:\n\nAsker's Rating: *****\nvery good comment i lost 2 lbs in a week\ni think i can almost get in my leather dress, i can hit the town in no time \n\n\n**** VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO GET RIPPED OFF --- \n\n#1. Be sure you are buying pure Hoodia...look for the import certificate on the website. No matter the price, if they do not display this, you really do NOT know what you are getting!\n\n#2. Be sure it is 100% Hoodia & not mixed w/other herbs, etc.!!\n\n#3. Keep in mind it stops your hunger pangs…you MUST remember to break your habit to always eat at certain times.\n\n#4. Drink a full 8oz. glass of water with it!\n\nHoodia (HOOD-ee-uh) gordonii - A genus of 10 to 20 species from southwestern Africa. \nHoodia gordonii is the stoneage wonder plant found throughout the dry arid regions of the South western African continent now on the verge of making history in the fight against obesity. It is a genus belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family which consists of approximately 20 species. Used to stop hunger, quench thirst, and provide energy among other things since prehistoric times, Hoodia gordonii was first discovered by the San tribesmen and women to get through the most difficult of times. \n\nYou can read a good article about how it works at:\n\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-diet-capsules.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info/hoodia-gordonii-diet-use.htm\nhttp://www.hoodia-diets.info\nhttp://hoodia-research.blogspot.com
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ST JOHN'S WORT - a patient's guide \nNatalie Gauld - Pharmacy Educator \n\n\nUse: mild to moderate depression \n\nSt John's Wort is a herbal remedy, also known as hypericum. It has been used for centuries for depression and anxiety. It is commonly used in Germany and other parts of the world.\n\nThe flowers and leaves of the St John's Wort plant (Hypericum perforatum) are used to make the herbal remedies. These flowers and leaves contain many different compounds including hypericin, which is thought to be one of the compounds that makes St John's Wort helpful for depression and anxiety. These compounds are extracted from the plant matter using alcohol.\n\nSome of the products available are "standardised" for hypericin. This means that the amount of hypericin is measured and should be the same in every single tablet. Therefore, standardised products are more consistent than products that are not standardised. Because there are many different compounds in the plant, it is thought that other ingredients will have an effect on depression also, but because they are not "standardised" they may vary from tablet to tablet. Different brands will have different amounts of hypericin and other ingredients, so it pays to stay with one reputable brand rather than switching from one to another.\n\nSt John's Wort looks very promising as a treatment for mild to moderate depression. There have been comparisons of St John's Wort with other medicines for depression such as imipramine and amitriptyline (tricyclic antidepressants) in tests. These studies have been fairly positive for St John's Wort, indicating that St John's Wort helps with depression and does not have many side effects. Unfortunately the trials have been only for short periods of time (e.g. 4 or 8 weeks), so it is not certain how well St John's Wort will work or whether there will be more side effects over a longer period of use. These studies have usually been carried out with only small numbers of patients, which is also a disadvantage.\n\nSt John's Wort has been compared with older tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. imipramine and amitriptyline), and has generally shown fewer side effects than the tricyclic antidepressants. It would be useful to compare St John's Wort with newer antidepressants such as fluoxetine (Prozac) and paroxetine (Aropax) to see if St John's Wort works as well and if St John's Wort has as few or less side effects, as these medicines are used so commonly now.\n\nIt is not known how St John's Wort works. It is thought that St John's Wort may affect serotonin, noradrenaline and dopamine uptake.\n\nCautions: \n\nDo not use if pregnant or breastfeeding without talking to your doctor first. \n\nIf you are on other medicines check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking St John's Wort. \n\nIf you have liver or kidney problems, or other serious medical conditions it is very important to check with your doctor before taking any herbal remedies. \n\nIf you think you are depressed it is important to talk to your doctor about how you are feeling. More severe and persisting depression may not be responsive to St John's Wort, and it is important to talk to your doctor to discuss if your feelings are due to depression. \n\nSide effects: \n\nThis remedy does not seem to have many problems with side effects, however possible side effects are listed below:\n\nAllergy. \n\nIncreased skin sensitivity to the sun is extremely rare. \n\nSt John's Wort generally does not seem to cause drowsiness and affect the ability to drive, however a very small percentage of people taking it may feel tired. \n\nIncreased sensitivity to touch, temperature and pain is a possibility. \n\nThere may be other side effects, so if you have any unexpected symptoms while taking this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist.\n\nInteractions: \n\nThere is a potential with any herbal product or medicine for
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Ummm I definitely know people who have gained weight on it.  Most anti-depressants have that side effect.  It depends on who you are...it doesn't affect everyone.
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I take ZMA, Tribulus Terrestris and Themo Dynamx and have had no side effects thus far. If you want a professional opinion I suggest you contact Todd Ganci, his link is below. I had the chance to meet him three weeks ago, he is extremely knowledgeable in nutrition and has a respectable reputations. Here are both of his websites.