Is It Safe To Take Diindolylmethane While Taking Metoprolol Succinate?

Posted on Mon, 29 Feb 2016

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Mon, 29 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : Is it safe to take DIM while taking Metoprolol Succinate 50mg, Losartan, 25mg, Atorvastatin Calcium 20mg, Lyrica 150mg, Gabapentin 600mg, and Zerteck 10mg, and Omeprazole 20mg?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
DIM interaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Diindolylmethane is reported to be used for preventing certain cancers including breast and colorectal cancer. Though the evidence base is so far weak for its potential to prevent primarily against these malignancies. It's also used in bph prevention and PMS. As the supplement /drug has not been studied thoroughly, the possibility serious interactions with the above meds that you listed is there. I would advise against using it particularly in the presence of such varied medication.

please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action

let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil

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