I'm 26, I have a very healthy lifestyle. I go to the gym three times a day and sometimes four. I have been looking for research about the maca root because I want to gain the natural way. I am very petite and I have a fast metabolism. I am currently drinking (because I have acne problems) minocycline & spironolactone to control the acne. Will it be harmful to consume maca root while I am in taking does pills?
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Answer: Interactions between herbals and medications...
I'm not quite sure why your acne got worse with spironolactone. I have never seen this. However, given your young age, I would not have chosen spironolactone as a treatment for you, unless you have obvious evidence of excess testosterone (increased hair growth, deep voice, irregular periods) s...
Hello and thank you for your question. Spironolactone does not typically cause weight gain. If you take other medications, you may need to check the side effects of those, as well as medication interactions that may cause weight gain. I recommend a consultation by your board certified general ...
It is pretty unusual to not be dry from isotretinoin at 80 mg/day. The biggest reason why this would occur is because of poor absorption. Isotretinoin, is a derivative of Vitamin A, and vitamin A is fat soluble, which means that if you aren't taking the medication at the same time as a meal w...
