Can Herbs Berberine Be Taken While On Multaq?

Posted on Thu, 23 Feb 2017

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Question : is there an interaction between multaq with the herbs berberine, gynostemma and quercetin in other words can I take theses herbs if I'm taking multiq

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,

I understand your concern.

Multaq (dronedarone) is an anti-arrhythmic agent. I believe you are having atrial fibrillation since doctor prescribed multaq to you.
Usually, when having arrhythmia issues, patients are also prescribed an anti-clotting agent. If you are using any of them, then, gynostemma should not be used.

Berberine can be used in heart failure but have an undesirable side effect : increased heart beats, which is not good in your case.

Quercetin is found in many plants; it belongs to flavonoids group and so far no interaction has been shown between quercetin and multaq.

Hope this answers to your primary question.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Albana Sejdini (11 minutes later)

Thank you very much, you've helped me immensely with your help.

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You're most welcome...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,

I am happy I've been of help.

If no more questions for now, please close this discussion and don't forget to rate my answer if satisfied.

All the best.
Dr.Albana

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar