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My 95 Year Old Mother Has A Nonmalignant Tumor In
Question: my 95 year old mother has a nonmalignant tumor in each of her kidneys. She has been taking Cats Claw herb, suggested by a friend. is this ok?
Brief Answer:
Cat's Claw should be safe to take
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. Cat's Claw is a herb that possibly has some health benefits related to the immune system, and relieving arthritis, though more research needs to be done before saying for sure if there is benefit. Other claims, such as it helps with cancer, does not have any evidence. There is a warning about taking Cat's Claw if the patient has any bleeding disorders, has problems with blood pressure, or has kidney disease, as well as interactions with some medications. After seeing the list of medications she is on, there are some concerns with possible medication interactions, especially with the Xarelto, which Cat's Claw may affect the levels in the blood and cause increased risk of bleeding. There still is not a lot of information on how much Cat's Claw might interact with Xarelto, so it might be fine, but I would definitely recommend discussing this with the doctor who prescribes the Xarelto before starting it.
I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
Cat's Claw should be safe to take
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. Cat's Claw is a herb that possibly has some health benefits related to the immune system, and relieving arthritis, though more research needs to be done before saying for sure if there is benefit. Other claims, such as it helps with cancer, does not have any evidence. There is a warning about taking Cat's Claw if the patient has any bleeding disorders, has problems with blood pressure, or has kidney disease, as well as interactions with some medications. After seeing the list of medications she is on, there are some concerns with possible medication interactions, especially with the Xarelto, which Cat's Claw may affect the levels in the blood and cause increased risk of bleeding. There still is not a lot of information on how much Cat's Claw might interact with Xarelto, so it might be fine, but I would definitely recommend discussing this with the doctor who prescribes the Xarelto before starting it.
I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
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