Hedge Mustard

Are there any interactions with medications?

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Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Interaction Rating: Major Do not take this combination.

Digoxin (Lanoxin) helps the heart beat more strongly. Hedge mustard also seems to affect the heart. Taking hedge mustard along with digoxin (Lanoxin) can increase the effects and side effects of digoxin (Lanoxin). Do not take hedge mustard if you are taking digoxin (Lanoxin) without talking to your health care professional.

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Antibiotics (Macrolide antibiotics)
Interaction Rating: Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Talk with your health provider.

Hedge mustard can affect the heart. Some antibiotics might increase how much hedge mustard the body absorbs. Taking hedge mustard along with some antibiotics might increase the effects and side effects of hedge mustard.

Some antibiotics called macrolide antibiotics include erythromycin, azithromycin, and clarithromycin.

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Antibiotics (Tetracycline antibiotics)
Interaction Rating: Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Talk with your health provider.

Taking tetracyclines with hedge mustard might increase the chance of side effects from hedge mustard.

Some tetracyclines include demeclocycline (Declomycin), minocycline (Minocin), and tetracycline (Achromycin).

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Quinine
Interaction Rating: Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Talk with your health provider.

Hedge mustard can affect the heart. Quinine can also affect the heart. Taking quinine along with hedge mustard might cause serious heart problems.

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Stimulant laxatives
Interaction Rating: Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Talk with your health provider.

Hedge mustard can affect the heart. The heart uses potassium. Laxatives called stimulant laxatives can decrease potassium levels in the body. Low potassium levels can increase the chance of side effects from hedge mustard.

Some stimulant laxatives include bisacodyl (Correctol, Dulcolax), cascara, castor oil (Purge), senna (Senokot), and others.

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Water pills (Diuretic drugs)
Interaction Rating: Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Talk with your health provider.

Hedge mustard might affect the heart. "Water pills" can decrease potassium in the body. Low potassium levels can also affect the heart and increase the risk of side effects from hedge mustard.

Some "water pills" that can deplete potassium include chlorothiazide (Diuril), chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Microzide), and others.

Dosing considerations for Hedge Mustard.

The appropriate dose of hedge mustard depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for hedge mustard. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.