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Coenzyme Q10

Antioxidant that helps maintain heart health.


	Benefits CoQ10 helps maintain heart health CoQ10 improves energy production CoQ10 offers strong antioxidant protection			Precautions If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your health care provider before using this product. Keep out of reach of children.

Drug Nutrient Interactions

Lipid-lowering Drugs (Statins)

Most of the statins can interfere with the natural biosynthesis of CoEnzyme Q10 in the liver. Consider supplementation with CoEnzyme Q10 if patient is taking statins.

Drugs for Weight Loss

Xenical (Alli) has been shown to reduce the absorption of certain fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients. Although it is not a vitamin, CoQ10 is a fat-soluble nutrient. Consider supplementation with CoEnzyme Q10 if patient is taking Xenical (Alli) and stagger doses.

Lipid-lowering Drugs (Bile Acid Binding Resins)

Bile acid sequestrants like Questran or Colestid can reduce the absorption of fat soluble vitamins in the intestine including CoEnzyme Q10. Consider supplementation with CoEnzyme Q10 if patient is taking binding resin, however, separate dosing of medications and CoQ10 by 2-4 hours.

Anticoagulants / Antiplatelet Drugs

Coenzyme Q-10 is chemically similar to vitamin K and may compromise the therapeutic effect of warfarin. Use with caution if taking warfarin (coumadin.)

Antihypertensive Drugs

Coenzyme Q-10 may decrease blood pressure when used alone and might have additive blood pressure lowering effects when used in combination with any antihypertensive drugs. Use with caution, monitor blood pressure frequently and watch for signs of hypotension.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement should be avoided when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Nutrition and Health State

If no prescription medications are being used, the following supplements may be beneficial for this health state. If prescription medications are being used, please see the drug-interaction database before making recommendations.

A daily multivitamin will help ensure adequate intake of all essential nutrients and promote overall health and well-being.

Metabolic Syndrome

CoQ10 promotes overall heart health and helps stave off damage from free radicals.

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

CoQ10 may help maintain a healthy blood pressure when used alone or when combined with antihypertensives.

Migraine prohylaxis

Studies suggest CoQ10 may reduce the recurrence rate of migraines.

The dietary supplement information contained on this site has been compiled from published sources thought to be reliable, but it cannot be guaranteed. Efforts have been made to assure this information is accurate and current. However, some of this information may be purported or outdated due to ongoing research or discoveries. The authors, editors and publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions or for any consequences from applications of the information in this site and make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the contents herein.