Watch for Adverse Effects When Combining Garcinia cambogia and Serotonergic Meds

October 2014

Patients are asking about Garcinia cambogia for weight loss.

It's hugely popular as a "new" weight loss supplement...especially after appearing on the Dr. Oz show.

Garcinia contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which is promoted to suppress appetite and inhibit fat production.

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Table of Contents

Hypertension Use Three "Core" Meds for Resistant Hypertension
Opioids Alert Patients About Changes to Their Hydrocodone Combo Rxs
Rheumatoid Arthritis Recommend Folic Acid for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients on Methotrexate
Diabetes Advise Taking "Flozins" in the Morning
Respiratory & Allergy Save Xolair as a Last Resort for Chronic Hives
Antithrombotics Switch to Aspirin Alone After a Year for Most Stent Patients
Supplements Watch for Adverse Effects When Combining Garcinia cambogia and Serotonergic Meds
Women's Health Avoid Topical NSAIDs During Pregnancy
Cardiology Consider Starting a Beta-Blocker for Surgery in High-Risk Patients
Med Synchronization Explain "Med Sync" to Your Office Staff
Anxiety Consider Pregabalin as an Alternative to a Benzo for Anxiety
COPD Consider How Striverdi Respimat Compares to Arcapta, Foradil, or Serevent
Infectious Diseases Don't Rely on aPTT for Heparin Monitoring in Patients On Oritavancin
Substance Use Disorder Watch for Signs of Gabapentin Abuse