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Can Herbs Berberine Be Taken While On Multaq?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Mar 2017
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
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)
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Explained below...

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
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (11 minutes later)
Thank you very much, you've helped me immensely with your help.
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Answered by Dr. 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
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Can Herbs Berberine Be Taken While On Multaq?

Brief Answer: Explained below... 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