The American Heart Association (AHA) has just warned people who suffer from cardiovascular diseases such as hypertensionon the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These over-the-counter pain medications can trigger or worsen heart failure by causing sodium retention in the body. NSAIDs are also not recommended for people who suffer from hypertension and who take diuretic drugs because they reduce their effects.
Beware of St. John’s wort, ginseng and hawthorn
American cardiologists are also warning patients with heart failure against certain over-the-counter nutritional supplements that can be toxic to the heart muscle by altering the way the muscle contracts. “It’s the case St. John’s wortginseng or hawthorn that interfere with medication against heart failure most commonly prescribed point out the experts. “Just because they are herbs does not mean they are safe for health. These nutritional supplements interfere with medications the patient is otherwise taking. This can cause an overdose, even if they consume the exact number pills prescribed to him” they conclude.
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