I bought some vitamins for my grandma,because she's 74 and always has some cold and other health problems.And i thought that will be good for her,some for the immune sistem,some for good bones..So i got her those pills,but she's taking other medications regulary,for hight blood presure and i dont know if they can have some effect on each other,where can i check for her??
2006-09-05 03:55:47 · 14 answers · asked by Lori 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
In my experience and from the feedback from doctors, vitamins, at least some of them, are soluble in fats in the body. So better it is to take them after food. About interaction with BP drugs, I don’t think any prob as a patient myself and still I use them both. But BP tablets are generally advised first thing in the morning. And the vitamins can be taken in the night for old people who need not work hard in the day so that enough of B vitamin in blood protects their heart in the early hours of the morning. Excess of vitamins is also bad for health. For very old people the absorption of vitamin through tablets is slow and hard, sometimes(Doctors inject them) that is what I heard. Let your grandmother eat lot of cooked vegetables bright in colors like carrot, Tomato, Capsicum etc..For quicker absorption effects in the stomach and for effective bowel movements let her have yogurts (lighter in fats) with rye bread.
2006-09-11 18:06:28 · answer #1 · answered by seshu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you bought the pills in a regular store then read the instructions carefully. They should tell you any special concernd re other medications. Vitamins are generally safe with anything. Other health meds, watch out for those which contain stimulants like ginseng. If you bought from a health food store they should be able to advise you or check with the manufacturer.
ASking a pharmacist was also a good suggestion
2006-09-05 04:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by jon2901 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With your grandma being that age, I would certainly check with her GP before giving vitamin supplements whilst on medication. You can't be too careful. The GP will know if there is anything to avoid.
Meanwhile, a great book may be useful to you - it's more generally about Vitamins, not neccessarily about combining them with other medication, but I found it a great read, and also very useful to know the risks you face by combining certain vitamins or minerals, or taking too much etc. Many times, this can be more damaging than having a lack of a vitamin.
'The Vitamin Bible' - By Earl Mindell
2006-09-05 04:36:42 · answer #3 · answered by richardmsteed 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interaction and contraindications of any medication is the field of pharmacy, so you ask a pharmacist. You do not administer any medications or vitamins to anyone especially the elderly. You probably are not qualified in medicine or pharmacology or you wouldn't have needed to ask that question. PLEASE do not give your grandma any medications or vitamins without express instructions from a doctor. The limit should be that you assist her in ensuring she takes the medication at the right time, and that's all you can, and should do. Your intentions towards your grandma are admirable, but don't take risks.
2006-09-05 04:58:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write down the name of the tablets she takes from the Doctor and take them to the Pharmacist and they should be able to tell you. You can also look at the labels on the back of the pills you got her as they often have warnings about the side effects if the person has high blood pressure or some other ailment. Good luck.
2006-09-05 04:35:33 · answer #5 · answered by foxy4t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go on the web and put the pill she takes in yahoo search there should be a place to ask that very same question, or tell you facts about the medication and what you can take with it good luck :)
2006-09-05 03:58:58 · answer #6 · answered by hollie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always ask at a chemist, the pharmacist will be able to give the advice needed. Boots chemist is a good one as often sell many herbal and over the counter products,
2006-09-05 05:07:24 · answer #7 · answered by Taz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always look the meds up and itll show you what you shouldnt take with other meds. Just punch in the name of the med, itll come up, and youll be able to look other things up on that sight as well.
2006-09-11 04:29:40 · answer #8 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only go on the advice of a doctor on this one.
2006-09-05 04:04:10 · answer #9 · answered by boacuts2k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a Pharmacist. Most Pharmacies have databases of drug interactions and can assist you.
2006-09-05 03:58:19 · answer #10 · answered by phrensied 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋