Tenex and supplements

[KevinInMA]

I don't want to discontinue my son's Tenex just yet but I would like to start him on a Mg supplement like Natural Calm. I'm definitely going to call the Dr before I commit but does anyone have any opinion of whether or not it's a safe combination?

 

Thanks!!

[Chemar]

i dont see it on iHerb's list of drugs that potentially have supp interactions, either as tenex or it's full name guanfacine

http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/GetContent....hunkiid=33801#T

 

but still wise to check with the doctor, or possibly even better to ask the pharmacist

 

do be prepared tho that the doctor may also tell you that there is no way supplements can help tics

If I had listened to the ones who told me that, my son would never have shown the remarkable improvement that he has!

Edited March 29, 2010 by Chemar
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[KevinInMA]

Thanks Cheri!

I'll definitely check with my pharmacist too.

I'm totally expecting the dr to just blow it off and snake oil. They probably hear these things alot.

[KevinInMA]

The Dr initially recommended melatonin and when I mentioned Mg she said she didn't think it would do much but it certainly wouldn't be a problem. She did mention that some people have tried it and had SOME success.

 

I have it anyway, so lets see what happens!

[flower]

I've been taking Mag/Cal/Zinc (and sometimes Natural Calm) and have taken Tenex together and have been fine (no negative side effects) but as Cheri says and as you've mentioned, it's always best to just 'double-check' with your doctor.