Co Q10

My sister has a pacemaker and would love to be able to take Co Q10 however she has palpitations whenever she takes the tablets.

Has anyone else had this experience and is it the dose or is it something she will never be able to take?

She has cardiomyopathy and is a breast cancer survivor.
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Thank you.

4 Comments

common sense

by Tracey_E - 2015-10-27 10:10:35

If something affects your heart beat- whatever it is- don't mess around with it. There is not much evidence it works, anyway.
http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/tc/coenzyme-q10-topic-overview

Why ??????

by IAN MC - 2015-10-27 11:10:01

would she love to be able to take It ?

If there was any strong scientific evidence that CoQ10 does half of what it is claimed to do then the pharmaceutical industry would have launched it years ago.

Ian

Simple Test

by PJinSC - 2015-10-29 07:10:56

There is a very easy way to find out it the supplement is causing the symptom, and that is to stop taking the supplement and see if the symptom repeats. After a few days/weeks start taking the supplement again and see if the symptoms come back.That is how they check for IBS and gluten intolerance, and many other issues. I will not comment on whether supplements are good or not, as I take vitamins and some supplements myself. The process of elimination should tell you something.

There is an even easier way

by IAN MC - 2015-10-29 08:10:40

to minimise the risk . Don't take a supplement of little proven value which seems to be causing the symptom .

COQ10 has little PROVEN benefits but has well-documented side-effects.

It really is a no-brainer !!

Here are just some of the possible side-effects from COQ10 listed on the Mayo site :-
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Use cautiously in people who have bile duct blockage or liver dysfunction. These conditions may increase CoQ10 levelUse cautiously in people who are taking warfarin. CoQ10 may reduce the effectiveness of warfarin.

CoQ10 may increase the risk of bleeding. Caution is advised in people with bleeding disorders or taking drugs that may increase the risk of bleeding. Dosing adjustments may be necessary.

Use cautiously in people who have skin disorders. CoQ10 may cause skin itching and rashes.

Use cautiously in people who have stomach disorders. CoQ10 may cause nausea, upset stomach, and vomiting.

Use cautiously in people who have mitochondrial disorders. CoQ10 may worsen mobility.

Use cautiously in people who have headache or migraines. CoQ10 may cause headache.

CoQ10 may affect blood sugar levels. Caution is advised in people with diabetes or low blood sugar, and in those taking drugs, herbs, or supplements that affect blood sugar. Blood sugar levels may need to be monitored by a qualified healthcare professional, including a pharmacist, and medication adjustments may be necessary.

CoQ10 may cause low blood pressure. Caution is advised in people taking drugs or herbs and supplements that affect blood pressure.

Use cautiously in people who have thyroid problems or those taking thyroid agents. CoQ10 may affect thyroid hormone levels and interact with thyroid agents (such as Synthroid®).

Use cautiously in people who take heart rate-regulating agents. CoQ10 may affect heart rate.

CoQ10 may also cause abnormal breathing, back pain, bronchitis, changes in attention, changes in sperm motility, cholesterol, chest pain, constipation, coughing, diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, falling, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, fungal skin infection, gas, head pressure, hearing loss, heart attack, heartburn, heart dysfunction, indigestion, insomnia, irritability, light sensitivity, loss of appetite, low energy, lung inflammation, muscle pain, night sweats, reduced g-force tolerance, respiratory tract infection, runny nose, sinus inflammation, sore throat, stomach pain, trembling, urinary infection, and viral infection.
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I really do disagree with the advice given in the last post

Ian

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