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Hi all can anyone advise what vitamins i can take with clopidogrel bisoprolol asprin and rosuvastatin i keep getting recuring flu type symptoms and want to give my immune system a boost

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Mary_Janet

Hi,

I spoke to my local pharmacist for advice. In my case I am on life long warfarin which means I need to take multi vitamins without Vitamin k. I have found the vitamins helpful in my recovery from major illness and need to avoid further illness.

Best wishes

Mary

My advice would be speak to your GP/Pharmacist before starting on am vitamin regime. Hope you can get some advice

YOu could always contact the bHF nurse as they offer great advice

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As others have said always run it past a professional in case there are any contra-indications.

We found a high quality multivitamin was of great benefit to my late mother. Although she ate a balanced diet the effects of Parkinsons on the digestive system appeared to affect absorption of all nutrients which is why we added a multivitamin.

I am a believer in 1000mg SR Vitamin C as there is evidence that it prevents irritation of the blood vessels that can lead to fatty deposits and plaque build up. Scurvy is a disease of the blood vessels and Vitamin C (as lime juice) helped prevent this on long vovages. Hence, the sailors were called 'limeys'.

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BHFnurse_JuneBHF Nurse

Hi, yes, best to chat to your GP or pharmacist about the most suitable type of vitamin supplement to take. In the mean time eating a healthy diet will help, with plentiful fruit and vegetables. Best wishes, June

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ArtB

I found Honey to relieve sniffles and congestion, as above check that this will be ok with your meds.

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