Supplements/ Natural Products

Question 1

Black cohosh

Answer 1

For PMS
Can lead to liver damage

Question 2

Chamomile

Answer 2

For insomnia
Can interact with cyclosporine (immunosuppressant drug) & warfarin

Question 3

Cranberry

Answer 3

For UTI
Large qualities can interact with anticoagulants

Question 4

Evening primrose oil

Answer 4

For RA & eczema
Can interact increase bleeding with anticoagulants

Question 5

Garlic

Answer 5

Reduce HTN & hyperlipidemia
Can increase risk for bleeding

Question 6

Ginger

Answer 6

For nausea

Question 7

Kava

Answer 7

For anxiety
Can cause liver damage

Question 8

Lavender

Answer 8

For anxiety

Question 9

Licorice root

Answer 9

For digestion
Can increase BP, reduce K+, avoid in pregnant women

Question 10

St. John’s Wart

Answer 10

For depression
Do not risk with other antidepressants (serotonin syndrome)
Many medication interactions. Avoid sunlight