Carl's Medications

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Hi Suzi

Carl is taking meds as follows:

Aspirin - 150mg (1/2) tablet daily - thins blood - prevents blockage inarteries in heart, protects heartCarvedilol - 12.5mg twice daily - Blood PressureSimvastatin - 40mg once daily - Reduces cholesterol (nb brought some fromSydney but Dr. didn't give a script for it)Lisinopril - 20mg once daily - Blood PressureMetformin - 500mg twicedaily - Diabetes

Never did get to ask if cayenne will affect any of them as they released him yesterday for follow up with other doctors etc.

Thanks

Tracey

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Here is all the info including garlic and cayenne... When I get home I'll check my other book. 10 potential interactions were found for the drugs you selected. You searched for interactions between the following drugs and herbs: Aspirin Capsicum Carvedilol Garlic Lisinopril Metformin Simvastatin Add or Delete Drugs Start Over with a New List of Drugs (Note: Herbal products are not subject to review or approval from the FDA. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions

associated with the use of herbal products have been studied. Not all drug interactions are known or reported in the literature, and new drug interactions are continually being reported. This information is provided only for your education and for you to discuss with your personal healthcare provider. ) ALCOHOL may interact with ASPIRIN Both aspirin and alcohol (ethanol) can cause stomach irritation and may potentially damage the lining of the stomach. In some cases, this damage may be so severe that it causes a bleeding ulcer. When aspirin and alcohol are used at the same time, the risk of developing a bleeding ulcer may be increased for up to 36 hours after the dose of aspirin is taken. To minimize this risk, avoid using aspirin for 12 hours after alcohol has been consumed. If it is not possible to allow this much time to pass, consider using either enteric-coated aspirin, extended-release aspirin, or a buffered, effervescent aspirin

product. You may want to ask your healthcare provider about this potential interaction if you think you are having problems. This interaction is poorly documented and is considered minor in severity.Last Updated: December 2003 ASPIRIN may interact with LISINOPRIL Aspirin blocks the production of chemicals known as prostaglandins. Certain types of prostaglandins cause the muscles inside of blood vessels to relax and also promote the elimination of sodium and water by the kidneys, both of which contribute to a decrease in blood pressure. Although it does not seem to directly prevent vasodilation or alter the blood pressure-lowering ability of lisinopril, aspirin may lessen the overall benefit of using lisinopril because of its effect on the prostaglandins. Based on information from one

study involving a small number of people who took aspirin and a drug similar to lisinopril at the same time, this does not appear to cause any harmful effects. However, this interaction may be more significant in people with heart disease. If aspirin and lisinopril are taken together on a regular basis, your doctor may want to check your blood pressure more often and make sure that your heart is functioning properly. If you are experiencing problems, you may be advised to use a lower dose of aspirin or to consider using a non-aspirin alternative. Your doctor may also consider switching to a drug that is similar to lisinopril but that is less likely to cause problems with aspirin. You may want to ask your healthcare provider about this potential interaction if you think you are having problems. This interaction is poorly documented and is considered moderate in severity.Last Updated: December

2003 SIMVASTATIN may interact with GRAPEFRUIT JUICE Grapefruit juice may block the breakdown of simvastatin in the intestines and thus more simvastatin may get absorbed into the bloodstream. Increased blood levels of simvastatin could cause a serious or potentially life-threatening side effect that involves the destruction of muscle tissue and could lead to kidney failure. Avoid taking simvastatin with any form of grapefruit, including the actual fruit as well as drinks and nutritional supplements that contain grapefruit juice. Discuss this potential interaction with your healthcare provider at your next appointment, or sooner if you think you are having problems. This interaction is poorly documented and is considered moderate in severity.Last Updated: April 2005 CARVEDILOL may interact with ASPIRIN Aspirin blocks the production of chemicals known as prostaglandins. Certain types of prostaglandins cause the muscles inside of blood vessels to relax (also referred to as "vasodilation") and promote the elimination of sodium and water by the kidneys, both of which lead to a decrease in blood pressure. Although it does not seem to directly alter the blood pressure-lowering ability of carvedilol, aspirin may lessen the overall benefit of using carvedilol because of its effect on the prostaglandins. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure if aspirin and carvedilol are taken together on a regular basis. If you are experiencing problems, your doctor may consider adjusting the dose of aspirin. Discuss this potential interaction with your healthcare provider at your next appointment, or sooner if you think you are having

problems. This interaction is poorly documented and is considered moderate in severity.Last Updated: December 2003 CAPSICUM may interact with ALCOHOL Capsicum contains substances that promote mild sedation. When capsicum is used at the same time as alcoholic drinks are consumed, the chance of drowsiness may increase. Excessive sleepiness, slowed breathing, loss of muscle control, and even coma may result You may want to ask your healthcare provider about this potential interaction if you think you are having problems. This interaction is poorly documented and is considered minor in severity.Last Updated: September 2005 CAPSICUM may interact with ASPIRIN Chemicals in capsicum may reduce the stickiness of blood components called platelets. Platelets are partly responsible for forming blood clots that stop bleeding from injuries. When taken together with drugs like aspirin that also decrease the blood's ability to clot, capsicum can increase the risk of dangerous bleeding. Additionally, in animal studies, blood levels of aspirin were much less than expected when aspirin was given after chronic doses of capsicum. As a result, aspirin may not be effective in relieving pain. Individuals who take both should be aware that pain may not be controlled adequately and that they may need more frequent blood tests to make sure that blood is clotting properly. Those who experience problems may need to stop taking capsicum until aspirin is discontinued. You may want to ask your healthcare provider about this potential interaction if you think you are having problems. This

interaction is poorly documented and is considered minor in severity.Last Updated: September 2005 CAPSICUM may interact with LISINOPRIL When topical capsicum was used at the same time that some patients were also taking a type of high blood pressure medication known as ACE Inhibitors, the tendency to have a cough increased, slightly. No serious results are thought to occur, but individuals who use both together should be aware that coughing may increase. You may want to ask your healthcare provider about this potential interaction if you think you are having problems. This interaction is poorly documented and is considered minor in severity.Last Updated: September 2005 GARLIC may interact with ASPIRIN Garlic contains chemicals that can reduce the stickiness of blood components called platelets. Platelets are partly responsible for forming blood clots that stop bleeding from injuries or other types of damage to the blood vessels. When taken together with drugs like aspirin that also decrease the blood's ability to clot, garlic can increase the risk of excessive or otherwise dangerous bleeding. Inform your doctor before taking aspirin with garlic or any other herbal supplement. Your doctor may want you to have more frequent blood tests to make sure that your blood is clotting properly. If you experience problems, you may need to stop taking garlic until the aspirin is discontinued. Ask your healthcare provider about these drugs and this potential interaction as soon as possible. This interaction is well-documented and is considered

moderate in severity.Last Updated: May 2005 GARLIC may interact with METFORMIN Taking garlic may lower blood sugar levels slightly. The amounts of garlic ordinarily consumed in foods are not thought to affect blood sugar very much. However, when large amounts of supplemental garlic are used together with drugs like metformin that also reduce blood sugar levels, supplemental garlic may cause blood sugar to get too low--a condition called hypoglycemia. Signs of blood sugar that is too low may include feeling weak or shaky, having a headache, or being confused or nervous. Inform your doctor before taking metformin together with garlic or any other herbal supplement. If you take both, your doctor may want to monitor blood sugar levels more closely and possibly adjust doses of metformin more frequently than usual. If you

experience problems, you may need to stop taking garlic supplements. Discuss this potential interaction with your healthcare provider at your next appointment, or sooner if you think you are having problems. This interaction is poorly documented and is considered moderate in severity.Last Updated: May 2005 GARLIC may interact with CAPSICUM Both garlic and capsicum contain chemicals that may reduce the blood's ability to form clots. When taken together, they can increase the risk of dangerous bleeding. In general, garlic and capsicum should not be taken together. If you take both, however, your doctor should be informed. You may need frequent blood tests to make sure that your blood is clotting properly. If you experience problems, you may need to stop taking garlic, capsicum, or both.

You may want to ask your healthcare provider about this potential interaction if you think you are having problems. This interaction is well-documented and is considered minor in severity.Last Updated: May 2005 Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/

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Remember that the cayenne and garlic would be large doses which I don't think you would be doing. I can't tell you what to do, but if it were me... I would go to less or no aspirin and think about white willow bark (from where aspirin came from) If you're doing the garlic and cayenne I would (me) eliminate the aspirin.. but that is me. Suzanne <suziesgoats@...> wrote: Here is all the info including garlic and cayenne... When I get home I'll check my other book.

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Suzi said: Here is all the info including garlic and cayenne... When I get home I'll check my other book...........

Thanks Suzi

I think we should just go with the blood pressure medications for now until his body adapts to raw diet and has time to heal and cleanse for a while.

Tracey

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Suzanne <suziesgoats@...> wrote

Remember that the cayenne and garlic would be large doses which I don't think you would be doing.

Thanks again Suzi

How much garlic and cayenne would you say?

I'm waiting for dark moon to make the tincture so that won't be used for a while anyway.

I don't like the aspirin at all and he don't need diabetes tablets whilst eating raw or the cholestrol ones either.

Tracey

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Tracey-

This is just my opinion and I am only telling you what my experience with

a few of the same drugs was. Please do not take this as medical

advice and please, do not make any decisions based on what I have told

you but do the research and make your own decisions.

I can tell you that Metformin will cause very bad diarrhea, and Carl may

have diarrhea for days or weeks before he gets used to the

medication. I used to take it and I could never get adapted to it;

I finally quit taking it because every time I ate any food it went right

through me. This is a common side effect and any group I have

ever seen for diabetics or PCOS will have anyone taking Metformin

complaining about what it does to their bowels. It will also cause

a lot of gas buildup, and you will think you are passing gas when in

reality it is a very liquid, runny stool. You've got to watch what

you eat like a hawk, and I did, but even the fruits, salads, steamed

vegetables, etc., played havoc with my digestive system as long as I was

on the Metformin. If a person is taking Metformin and eats a

hamburger and fries, for example, or a handful of cookies or a piece of

cake - oh my, there is a place in hell for the inventor of this

drug. There is another Metformin that is timed release that doesn't

cause the digestive/bowel upset - if they were going to prescribe the

drug I wonder why they didn't give him the extended release instead of

the regular? Also, Metformin will attack your liver and Carl will

have to have regular liver tests to monitor liver function.

Regarding the Simvastatin - I used to also take Lipitor, which is another

statin drug. Again, Tracey, I am not telling you what to do but you

really need to read up on these statin drugs and what they can and will

do to the body. The doc put me on Lipitor because of cholesterol

(genetic problem causes high cholesterol) and I wasn't bringing the

cholesterol levels down quickly enough with diet to suit the doc.

I have never in my life had memory problems until I took Lipitor for a

few months. I've had college professors tell me I have a

photographic memory, my family has remarked for years about my memory and

I was well known at work for being the only person who could read the

code books and recite them days later, paragraph by paragraph.

After only a few months of Lipitor use I couldn't do those things.

I would sit down at a keyboard and forget how to type, or I would be

typing along and suddenly forget how to spell. It was the scariest

thing because I have never, ever had problems like that before.

Then I started to get what I call the shakes - I would be standing in

front of a class, teaching, and if I was holding a pointer or the battery

pack of my wireless mic, my hand would start shaking

uncontrollably. Same thing when picking up a cup of tea to drink -

my hand would shake so badly I would have to put the cup down. This

was both hands. I used to have beautiful handwriting and I suddenly

couldn't write worth a darn. The pen just wouldn't go whre I wanted

it to. I also noticed I was starting to drool. This sounds

terrible but I would be sitting, reading email, and realize I had drool

coming out of one corner of my mouth. I could be sitting in a chair

reading and the same thing would happen - my chin would tickle and I

would wipe my hand across my chin and find it picking up drool. It

scared the crap out of me - I had visions of coming down with Parkinson's

at 43.

It had to be the Lipitor, because I hadn't had any of those problems

until taking the drug. I took the drug for about 8 months before I

stopped and to this day I still have hand tremors, just not as bad as

before, and I still have memory problems, just not as bad as

before. Thank goodness - no more drool, LOL. I haven't taken

Lipitor for over two years but I don't think I will ever regain what I

know I lost while taking that drug. Statin drugs also attack

muscles - and what is the heart, but one large muscle! Lipitor use

also needs regular liver function tests, too.

My mother is an RN and she was on me from day one to get off of the

statin drug and stay off. I found out, after I quit taking Lipitor,

that an aunt of mine in another state was also taking it and she got to

be so forgetful her daughter had to move her mother out of her own home

and in with her, so someone would be around to watch her. Evidently

my aunt would turn the stove on and forget it, get out in the car to go

to the store and forget where she was going, etc. I spoke to my

cousin after she moved her mother into her home and she was almost to the

end of her rope. She was taking her mother off of the Lipitor

because she thought the drug was causing all the problems. She told

me that in 24 months her mother had gone from completely normal to

" crazy nuts " and she (the daughter) didn't think she could take

much more. She was thinking of putting her mother in a nursing home

if she didn't see any improvement once the Lipitor was stopped. My

aunt has been off the Lipitor for about a year and there have been

improvements, but she will never be the same. The family that is

close to her blame nothing but the Lipitor.

My FIL is also taking Lipitor and has been for 3-4 years. My MIL

was here at the house not long ago, complaining about how forgetful he

is. She took him to the doctor because he was doing the same thing

as my aunt - would get in the car to go somewhere and forget where he was

going, or would get to town and if my MIL hadn't given him a list of what

he was supposed to do, he would come back home without doing anything

because he couldn't remember. She was with him a few weeks ago, at

a stop light in the middle of town and he had to ask her what way he

needed to turn and where were they going. A little later, he asked

her to tell him what turns he needed to take to get on the highway to go

home, because he couldn't remember. She took him to the doc after

this and they are setting him up to run all kinds of tests to see if he

has Alzheimer's - I told her to get him off of the Lipitor because that

was more than likely the problem, not senility or Alzheimer's.

Anyway, just wanted to tell you about my experience and I am NOT trying

to scare you, but give you a heads up. Do some research and find

out what the drugs really do, because the doctors are not going to tell

you (at least, none of them around here will)

Best of luck to you, Carl and your family!

At 03:20 PM 2/25/2006, you wrote:

Hi Suzi

Carl is taking meds as follows:

Aspirin - 150mg (1/2) tablet daily - thins blood - prevents blockage

in

arteries in heart, protects heart

Carvedilol - 12.5mg twice daily - Blood Pressure

Simvastatin - 40mg once daily - Reduces cholesterol (nb brought some

from

Sydney but Dr. didn't give a script for it)

Lisinopril - 20mg once daily - Blood Pressure

Metformin - 500mg twicedaily - Diabetes

Never did get to ask if cayenne will affect any of them as

they released him yesterday for follow up with other doctors etc.

Thanks

Tracey

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Suzanne wrote:

> Remember that the cayenne and garlic would be _*large*_ doses which I

> don't think you would be doing. I can't tell you what to do, but if

> it were me... I would go to less or no aspirin and think about white

> willow bark (from where aspirin came from) If you're doing the garlic

> and cayenne I would (me) eliminate the aspirin.. but that is me.

>

>

> */Suzanne <suziesgoats@...>/* wrote:

=============================

I agree with Suzi on this one. The aspirin is only going to eat his gut

up. Aspirin is not good for anyone. It is a good blood thinner yes, but

the costs are too high. It is man made and synthetic. It is going to

cause lots of problems with his liver as are all the other drugs he is

taking. They will wreck the liver. The liver is the organ that needs to

process these drugs and if it is already taxed then you are looking at

some serious problems.

Plenty of exercise, raw foods, lots of sunshine, fresh air if you can

find any will do more good for him than all those drugs ever will. Short

fasts of up to a week will assist his body much more than anything else.

Just my two cents worth.

Don Quai

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Landes wrote:

>

> Tracey-

>

> This is just my opinion and I am only telling you what my experience

> with a few of the same drugs was. Please do not take this as medical

> advice and please, do not make any decisions based on what I have told

> you but do the research and make your own decisions.

>

> I can tell you that Metformin will cause very bad diarrhea, and Carl

> may have diarrhea for days or weeks before he gets used to the

> medication. I used to take it and I could never get adapted to it; I

> finally quit taking it because every time I ate any food it went right

> through me. This is a common side effect and any group I have

> ever seen for diabetics or PCOS will have anyone taking Metformin

> complaining about what it does to their bowels. It will also cause a

> lot of gas buildup, and you will think you are passing gas when in

> reality it is a very liquid, runny stool. You've got to watch what

> you eat like a hawk, and I did, but even the fruits, salads, steamed

> vegetables, etc., played havoc with my digestive system as long as I

> was on the Metformin. If a person is taking Metformin and eats a

> hamburger and fries, for example, or a handful of cookies or a piece

> of cake - oh my, there is a place in hell for the inventor of this

> drug. There is another Metformin that is timed release that doesn't

> cause the digestive/bowel upset - if they were going to prescribe the

> drug I wonder why they didn't give him the extended release instead of

> the regular? Also, Metformin will attack your liver and Carl will

> have to have regular liver tests to monitor liver function.

>

> Regarding the Simvastatin - I used to also take Lipitor, which is

> another statin drug. Again, Tracey, I am not telling you what to do

> but you really need to read up on these statin drugs and what they can

> and will do to the body. The doc put me on Lipitor because of

> cholesterol (genetic problem causes high cholesterol) and I wasn't

> bringing the cholesterol levels down quickly enough with diet to suit

> the doc.

>

> I have never in my life had memory problems until I took Lipitor for a

> few months. I've had college professors tell me I have a photographic

> memory, my family has remarked for years about my memory and I was

> well known at work for being the only person who could read the code

> books and recite them days later, paragraph by paragraph. After only

> a few months of Lipitor use I couldn't do those things. I would sit

> down at a keyboard and forget how to type, or I would be typing along

> and suddenly forget how to spell. It was the scariest thing because I

> have never, ever had problems like that before. Then I started to get

> what I call the shakes - I would be standing in front of a class,

> teaching, and if I was holding a pointer or the battery pack of my

> wireless mic, my hand would start shaking uncontrollably. Same thing

> when picking up a cup of tea to drink - my hand would shake so badly I

> would have to put the cup down. This was both hands. I used to have

> beautiful handwriting and I suddenly couldn't write worth a darn. The

> pen just wouldn't go whre I wanted it to. I also noticed I was

> starting to drool. This sounds terrible but I would be sitting,

> reading email, and realize I had drool coming out of one corner of my

> mouth. I could be sitting in a chair reading and the same thing would

> happen - my chin would tickle and I would wipe my hand across my chin

> and find it picking up drool. It scared the crap out of me - I had

> visions of coming down with Parkinson's at 43.

>

> It had to be the Lipitor, because I hadn't had any of those problems

> until taking the drug. I took the drug for about 8 months before I

> stopped and to this day I still have hand tremors, just not as bad as

> before, and I still have memory problems, just not as bad as before.

> Thank goodness - no more drool, LOL. I haven't taken Lipitor for over

> two years but I don't think I will ever regain what I know I lost

> while taking that drug. Statin drugs also attack muscles - and what

> is the heart, but one large muscle! Lipitor use also needs regular

> liver function tests, too.

>

> My mother is an RN and she was on me from day one to get off of the

> statin drug and stay off. I found out, after I quit taking Lipitor,

> that an aunt of mine in another state was also taking it and she got

> to be so forgetful her daughter had to move her mother out of her own

> home and in with her, so someone would be around to watch her.

> Evidently my aunt would turn the stove on and forget it, get out in

> the car to go to the store and forget where she was going, etc. I

> spoke to my cousin after she moved her mother into her home and she

> was almost to the end of her rope. She was taking her mother off of

> the Lipitor because she thought the drug was causing all the

> problems. She told me that in 24 months her mother had gone from

> completely normal to " crazy nuts " and she (the daughter) didn't think

> she could take much more. She was thinking of putting her mother in a

> nursing home if she didn't see any improvement once the Lipitor was

> stopped. My aunt has been off the Lipitor for about a year and there

> have been improvements, but she will never be the same. The family

> that is close to her blame nothing but the Lipitor.

>

> My FIL is also taking Lipitor and has been for 3-4 years. My MIL was

> here at the house not long ago, complaining about how forgetful he

> is. She took him to the doctor because he was doing the same thing as

> my aunt - would get in the car to go somewhere and forget where he was

> going, or would get to town and if my MIL hadn't given him a list of

> what he was supposed to do, he would come back home without doing

> anything because he couldn't remember. She was with him a few weeks

> ago, at a stop light in the middle of town and he had to ask her what

> way he needed to turn and where were they going. A little later, he

> asked her to tell him what turns he needed to take to get on the

> highway to go home, because he couldn't remember. She took him to the

> doc after this and they are setting him up to run all kinds of tests

> to see if he has Alzheimer's - I told her to get him off of the

> Lipitor because that was more than likely the problem, not senility or

> Alzheimer's.

>

> Anyway, just wanted to tell you about my experience and I am NOT

> trying to scare you, but give you a heads up. Do some research and

> find out what the drugs really do, because the doctors are not going

> to tell you (at least, none of them around here will)

>

> Best of luck to you, Carl and your family!

>

>

>

=====================

Thank you so very much for your very insightful and honest

relation of your experiences with these nasty drugs. They are all bad,

bad, bad. Granted, there are some that are much worse. Your experiences

are very helpful and I am sorry that you had to go through those.

Peace be with you and thanks for posting this.

Don Quai

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Thank you for your kind words, Don. Knowledge is power - I look back

at past health issues in my life and can't believe that for so long I

did as the doctors told me to do. It took a few years, but when I

was facing serious health issues and was getting worse instead of

better, and when I realized that what the doctors were doing was not

working but in some instances making me worse, I took matters into my

own hands and I started to read.

It is amazing what I learn daily from this list and weekly and

monthly from other sources, and what is out there that I will never

know, simply because there is so much knowledge and so little

time. I firmly believe the body can heal itself of anything, if we

the gatekeeper will simply give it the right tools. Each and every

thing we put in our mouth makes a difference. The Good Lord put all

we need to live well and be well on this earth in natural form and

within ourselves. :-)

[Guest guest]

Landes wrote:

>

> Thank you for your kind words, Don. Knowledge is power - I look back

> at past health issues in my life and can't believe that for so long I

> did as the doctors told me to do. It took a few years, but when I

> was facing serious health issues and was getting worse instead of

> better, and when I realized that what the doctors were doing was not

> working but in some instances making me worse, I took matters into my

> own hands and I started to read.

>

> It is amazing what I learn daily from this list and weekly and

> monthly from other sources, and what is out there that I will never

> know, simply because there is so much knowledge and so little

> time. I firmly believe the body can heal itself of anything, if we

> the gatekeeper will simply give it the right tools. Each and every

> thing we put in our mouth makes a difference. The Good Lord put all

> we need to live well and be well on this earth in natural form and

> within ourselves. :-)

>

>

==================

Hi ,

You are very welcome. I agree that knowledge is power, personal power

that no one can give to you. You have to gain it from experience.

Knowledge by itself is useless if one cannot utilize it and prove its

usefulness or effectiveness in ones own life. However, I prefer to

believe in " Lots of knowledge and plenty of time. " I really don't want

to sell myself short. Thoughts create as do words. Just my way of

thinking I guess.

Peace be with you and I am glad that you are learning. Never stop,

ever!

Don

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Hi

Thank you for sharing your experience it is very much appreciated.

Carl has never been one to take many medications of any kind so this is so very new to him and me.

He did not take the diabetes tablet or cholesterol tablet tonight. Now that he is 100% he really doesn't need them.

Tracey

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Hi Suzi

If I didn't already say it thank you heaps for your advice and information - your a gem as always.

Blessings

Tracey

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Tracey, this is what I got from that website I listed: 7 interaction(s) were found for the drugs you selected. You searched for interactions between the following drugs and herbs: Aspirin Capsicum Carvedilol Lisinopril Metformin Simvastatin (Note: Herbal products are not subject to review or approval from the FDA. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products have been studied. Not all drug interactions are known or reported in the literature, and new drug interactions are continually being reported. This information is provided only for your education and for you to discuss with your personal healthcare provider. ) ALCOHOL may interact

with ASPIRIN Both aspirin and alcohol (ethanol) can cause stomach irritation and may potentially damage the lining of the stomach. In some cases, this damage may be so severe that it causes a bleeding ulcer. When aspirin and alcohol are used at the same time, the risk of developing a bleeding ulcer may be increased for up to 36 hours after the dose of aspirin is taken. To minimize this risk, avoid using aspirin for 12 hours after alcohol has been consumed. If it is not possible to allow this much time to pass, consider using either enteric-coated aspirin, extended-release aspirin, or a buffered, effervescent aspirin product. You may want to ask your healthcare provider about this potential interaction if you think you are having problems. This interaction is poorly documented and is considered minor in severity. ASPIRIN may interact with

LISINOPRIL Aspirin blocks the production of chemicals known as prostaglandins. Certain types of prostaglandins cause the muscles inside of blood vessels to relax and also promote the elimination of sodium and water by the kidneys, both of which contribute to a decrease in blood pressure. Although it does not seem to directly prevent vasodilation or alter the blood pressure-lowering ability of lisinopril, aspirin may lessen the overall benefit of using lisinopril because of its effect on the prostaglandins. Based on information from one study involving a small number of people who took aspirin and a drug similar to lisinopril at the same time, this does not appear to cause any harmful effects. However, this interaction may be more significant in people with heart disease. If aspirin and lisinopril are taken together on a regular basis, your doctor may want to check your blood pressure more often and make sure that your heart is functioning properly. If you are

experiencing problems, you may be advised to use a lower dose of aspirin or to consider using a non-aspirin alternative. Your doctor may also consider switching to a drug that is similar to lisinopril but that is less likely to cause problems with aspirin. You may want to ask your healthcare provider about this potential interaction if you think you are having problems. This interaction is poorly documented and is considered moderate in severity. SIMVASTATIN may interact with GRAPEFRUIT JUICE Grapefruit juice may block the breakdown of simvastatin in the intestines and thus more simvastatin may get absorbed into the bloodstream. Increased blood levels of simvastatin could cause a serious or potentially life-threatening side effect that involves the destruction of muscle tissue and could lead to kidney failure. Avoid taking simvastatin with any form of

grapefruit, including the actual fruit as well as drinks and nutritional supplements that contain grapefruit juice. Discuss this potential interaction with your healthcare provider at your next appointment, or sooner if you think you are having problems. This interaction is poorly documented and is considered moderate in severity. CARVEDILOL may interact with ASPIRIN Aspirin blocks the production of chemicals known as prostaglandins. Certain types of prostaglandins cause the muscles inside of blood vessels to relax (also referred to as "vasodilation") and promote the elimination of sodium and water by the kidneys, both of which lead to a decrease in blood pressure. Although it does not seem to directly alter the blood pressure-lowering ability of carvedilol, aspirin may lessen the overall benefit of using carvedilol because of its effect on the

prostaglandins. Your doctor may want to monitor your blood pressure if aspirin and carvedilol are taken together on a regular basis. If you are experiencing problems, your doctor may consider adjusting the dose of aspirin. Discuss this potential interaction with your healthcare provider at your next appointment, or sooner if you think you are having problems. This interaction is poorly documented and is considered moderate in severity. CAPSICUM may interact with ALCOHOL Capsicum contains substances that promote mild sedation. When capsicum is used at the same time as alcoholic drinks are consumed, the chance of drowsiness may increase. Excessive sleepiness, slowed breathing, loss of muscle control, and even coma may result You may want to ask your healthcare provider about this potential interaction if you think you are having problems. This

interaction is poorly documented and is considered minor in severity. CAPSICUM may interact with ASPIRIN Chemicals in capsicum may reduce the stickiness of blood components called platelets. Platelets are partly responsible for forming blood clots that stop bleeding from injuries. When taken together with drugs like aspirin that also decrease the blood's ability to clot, capsicum can increase the risk of dangerous bleeding. Additionally, in animal studies, blood levels of aspirin were much less than expected when aspirin was given after chronic doses of capsicum. As a result, aspirin may not be effective in relieving pain. Individuals who take both should be aware that pain may not be controlled adequately and that they may need more frequent blood tests to make sure that blood is clotting properly. Those who experience problems may need to stop taking capsicum

until aspirin is discontinued. You may want to ask your healthcare provider about this potential interaction if you think you are having problems. This interaction is poorly documented and is considered minor in severity. CAPSICUM may interact with LISINOPRIL When topical capsicum was used at the same time that some patients were also taking a type of high blood pressure medication known as ACE Inhibitors, the tendency to have a cough increased, slightly. No serious results are thought to occur, but individuals who use both together should be aware that coughing may increase. You may want to ask your healthcare provider about this potential interaction if you think you are having problems. This interaction is poorly documented and is considered minor in severity.****** Hope this helps Peace, love, laughter “This I conceive to be the chemical function of humor: to change the character of our thought.”

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you don't have to tincture the garlic or the cayenne... eat it raw... especially the garlic ... 2-3 cloves a day would be fine..(even 1 would be helpful)... the cayenne you can tincture or eat raw. Rainbow Egret <egret.09@...> wrote: Suzanne <suziesgoats@...> wrote Remember that the cayenne and garlic would be large doses which I don't think you would be doing. Thanks again Suzi How much

garlic and cayenne would you say? I'm waiting for dark moon to make the tincture so that won't be used for a while anyway. I don't like the aspirin at all and he don't need diabetes tablets whilst eating raw or the cholestrol ones either. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

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Excellent, Suzi. I forgot to include the garlic. Would you still recommend the garlic and cayenne? And what about the greens? Peace, love, laughter “If Dracula can't see his reflection in a mirror, how come his hair is always so neatly combed?” Suzanne <suziesgoats@...> wrote: Here is all the info including garlic and cayenne... When I get home I'll check my other book.

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Yes.... just not in large amounts. And she said Carl is not taking a couple of the meds and she is not giving the aspirin. Suzi <deuteronomy2929@...> wrote: Excellent, Suzi. I forgot to include the garlic. Would you still recommend the garlic and cayenne? And what about the greens?

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