Instaflex And Blood Pressure, Heart, And Cholesterol Medication (Page 2)
(Newest replies first)

Is it ok to take instaflex if u have heart problems, high blood pressure, cholesterol, and thyriod problems?

REPLY

REPORT

Can I take this with my meds I take sotalol, losartan, lovastatin and an aspirin a day? Is it safe?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 12

My blood pressure is 111/69, heart rate 62, controlled by meds. I take metoprolol 50mg twice daily, Ramipril 2.5mg one daily, and Lipitor 75 mg once daily. Also Crestor 20mg once daily, Niaspan 1500mg daily, Aspirin 81mg once daily. Nitro spay when needed 0.4mg. Had a mild heart attack in oct 2007 w/ two stents put in 90 percent blockage in two main arteries.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 2

Instaflex is an over the counter product that is claimed to help with joint health, so as nothing more than a dietary supplement, it hasn't actually been tested for possible interactions with medications and health conditions.

However, since I am also a hypertension and cardiac patient, I can tell you that one of the ingredients in it is Black Pepper and it can cause blood pressure elevations in some people.

It can really depend on the person, so I'd suggest checking with your doctor, or pharmacist, before taking it. From what I've found, any of the various pepper extracts can cause blood pressure elevations in some people, so you have to be careful about taking them.

I haven't had a problem with them, but I know several other people that do.

The small amounts that may be in your normal diet don't always have a large effect, because they are minuscule, but the extracts that are used for supplements can be much, much more potent.

What are you current blood pressure readings and what cardiac condition do you have?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 9

hi , I've been on zoloft 50mg for 10 years in the morning, 3 yrs ago i was put on trepaline 45mg for evening to help...

1 REPLY

Can I use Jadelle whilst I am on BP medications Enalapril 20 mg and Ridaq 12.5mg once a day? ## Has your doctor approved...

2 REPLIES

Cam I take my blood pressure pill ramipril 5mg with adipex? I just took one ## Hello, Gladys! How are you? I didn't ...

1 REPLY

Can I take chlortab with blood pressure medication. I take three different types, a beta blocker, ARB,and ACE. ## Hello,...

4 REPLIES

Someone told me this is made from snake venom, is that true? Is that how the blood pressure is reduced? ## Hi Gabby, Thi...

2 REPLIES

I am currently on Lisinopril for High blood pressure, how safe is it while takin it with Phentirmene? ## Actually, Phent...

2 REPLIES

Cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors (24 hrs of coughing) nor calcium channel blockers (little help; leg swelling). On Benicar...

3 REPLIES

Hi. My husband has just got home from a 7 day stay in the hospital, where he was diagnosed as having a large blood clot ...

4 REPLIES

IS QUADRIDERM SAFE WITH BETA BLOCKERS AND OTHER BLOODPRESSURE MEDICATION? ## I am taking Nebi 2.5 for high blood pressur...

2 REPLIES

My mother who is 66 years old has diabetes, hypertension, and a cholesterol problem. Her ultrasound scanning shows grade...