Adverse Events of Herbal Supplements Flashcards
1
Q
saw palmetto
A
headaches, nausea, dizziness, hypertension
2
Q
St John’s wort
A
insomnia, vivid dreams, anxiety, restlessness
3
Q
red yeast rice
A
myalgies, changes in liver enzymes
4
Q
ginkgo biloba
A
allergic reactions, increased bleeding risk
5
Q
use of St. John’s wort
A
treatment of depression
6
Q
use of red yeast rice
A
treatment of high cholesterol
not recommended
7
Q
use of ginkgo biloba
A
cognitive dysfunction and peripheral arterial disease
