My orthepedic surgion advised me to take glucosamine sulphate to prevent osteoporosis. Is this effective? How many should I take ? Is there any side effects ?
2006-08-21 03:24:52 · 4 answers · asked by kam k 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Don't believe it has much effect on osteoporosis, but it does have benefits in osteoarthritis.
Adelle Davis has good advice on building and keeping bone healthy in Let's Get Well.
2006-08-21 04:48:15 · answer #1 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should break the 500 tablet in half, and give it to him twice a day. They also will take months to take affect on his pain. I would also give him a baby aspirin, always with food, never on an empty stomach. Probably every 6 hours. Aspirin is the best pain reliever for arthritis I know I have it, but I also developed a bleeding ulcer from taking it for a long time. Your dog should get relief from the glucosamine/condroitin tablets in about 2 or 3 months and I would stop the aspirin. I took it for over 20 years so don't be afraid of aspirin. and the coated kind will still need to be given with food. Maybe since he is a good weight you could now give him a little can of food and mix his medication with it. He will be sure to get it into him if he likes the can food. glucosamine/condroitin tablets are prescribed for adults on average lets say the weight is about 150 pounds. 1500mg. glucosamine and 1200mg condroitin. Anything less than this dose will not work at first. After you build up your joints "I did" after years of pills. I am now taking 1- 500 mg tab a day and it's working.
2016-03-17 00:35:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been taking a glucosamine/chondroitin (1200 mg) since I came back from Iraq and it does seem to help my joints and relieves the pain in my back.
2006-08-21 03:36:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and if you had a bad joint you would know this. Jello has much of the substance
2006-08-21 03:30:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋