Vitamins

[Edinburgh1953]

CAN PV patients on Hydroxycarbomide safely take vitamins/supplements?

[Mostew]

Yes , but always discuss with your care team and if you can afford to talk with a n integrative practitioner as conventional medics don't usually have enough knowledge / training .Have you any suppliments in mind ?

[hunter5582]

The answer is a qualified yes. The thing to remember is that anything that is biologically active enough to help you can also hurt you and interact with things. that is why consultation with a knowledgeable professional is important. Unfortunately, many Western trained doctor are not familiar with supplements and other complementary health interventions. Understandably, they are reluctant to recommend something they do not know about. That is why it is important to consult with a medical professional with this expertise. As Mostew suggests, and Integrative or Functional medicine doctor is one of the professionals with the requisite knowledge.

Suggest also paying attention to the other medications you take, particularly aspirin or another blood thinner. There are drugs that can interact with these meds that do not interact with hydroxy. Anti-inflammatory supplements and fish oil are two examples. That does not mean that you cannot take them but does mean the use needs to be with due caution and monitoring.

There are resources that let you look at supplement-medication interactions that can be helpful. However, these do not replace consultation with a knowledgeable medical professional.

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[Wyebird]

I have ET , yes but important you discuss with your consultant