Minocycline and fish oil
Common Questions and Answers about Minocycline and fish oil
solodyn
I kept going back to the LASIK surgeon complaining of dryness. So they put plugs in both eyes, I use artificial tears all day long, I take flaxseed oil and fish oil pills daily, I put a gel in my eyes for nighttime, and I am on 100mg of minocycline daily. Nothing seems to work.
So I decided to get a second opinion from another cornea specialist. He put some crazy die in my eyes and immediately diagnosed me with SLK. I asked him if the LASIK could have caused it. He didn't think so.
He has told me at other appts he can see the flakes and swelling but he forgets. Too busy. I will try the fish oil, and freeze it, thank you. He asked me to call my primary who will just pass me along because after a while a doctor will just get sick of complex problems, blow you off, call you psychosomatic and eventually recieve no help. He told me to discontinue the Zylet so now I have nothing, should I call my primary and pray I dont get blown off. She is new.
My husband has hep c and cirrhosis, and currently takes 1760mg of fish oil per day at the recommendation of his hepatologist. It was recommended for him because of elevated triglycerides and was deemed safe even though he has low platelets. Of course, always discuss any medications, including supplements, with your doctor.
I have very dry skin, which has been worse since I've been having thyroid problems - I had been taking flaxseed oil, but the doctor suggested that I try fish oil instead (3000 mg/ day), as it's more easily absorbed. It made a real difference - for the better :-) You should probably ask your doctor, but if they have no objections, it could be quite helpful.
I have tried different brands of fish oil on different occassions as well as my husband. I wished I could take it for the health benefits; but, in our case, it causes digestive upset such as bloating and gas. So, I've replaced fish oil with flax seed oil and we do not experience the gas and bloating we had with fish oil. In my case, I feel much better on flax seed oil, emotionally as well as physically.
Actually, two things: If you're not allergic to krill oil, it is touted to be the superior form of animal based omega three oil. Second, all people should ideally use krill oil or fish oil everyday indefinitely. If you're able to take the krill oil, use that one. I've learned that fish oil can be rancid without one actually knowing this, whereas, krill oil doesn't have this tendency so much.
Has anyone else experienced a dramatic increase in the number of PVCs associated with taking a fish oil supplement? I started taking a cod liver oil supplemnt about 6 weeks ago and have noticed a huge increase in my PVCs. Over the past few years I have hardly noticed my PVCs - having maybe only a couple skipped beats per hour. But since i started the fish oil supplement, my PVCs have increased to the point where last week I was having 4-5 PVCs every minute, that is, every few beats.
(I used about 2 TBS of coconut oil with 3-5 drops of Tea Tree Oil) I washed my face morning and night and then applied the blend of Coconut oil and Tea Tree oil to my face before bedtime.
I did this along with the Minocycline and 4 weeks later there is just a slight redness but no bumps, oozing sores or swelling. Worked for me and might be worth a try for you. I have Lupus, Prednisone induced Diabetes and several other auto-immune diseases and am very difficult to treat for skin issues.
Someone posted on another site that they had seen in a study a lonk between PVcs increasing and fish oil? I find this fascinating because I DID increase my fish oil consumption a couple of months ago andhave recently gone through a REALLY BAD bout of PVcs.
I am very careful about the other stuff like caffeine, alcohol, etc.
Has ANYBODY heard about this?
Thanks and be well.
"I've read that fish oil supplements can raise your FBS and shouldn't be taken by diabetics."
Tell us where you read this; magazine, book or link? I'd like to see how they conducted their testing and whether or not it was on humans, not lab mice/rats. Always read the nutrition label carefully. Also make sure you're not allergic to seafood products like shellfish which some fish oil contain. Fish oil does not raise blood sugar levels.
I also take a small amount of liquid Abilify and Clonazapam. I just started taking liquid fish oil and I think it's affecting my meds. Could it be affecting the medication that I take? Causing side effects? I'm feeling angry, a little depressed and annoyed since I started doing the fish oil. I have high cholesterol, so I want to take the the fish oil. Does anyone have any answers or suggestions.
Thank you for posting this info. I have heard about fish oil, but I didn't have any updated info. Do you take fish oil? Did they report the dosage that is needed? I know there is clinical evidence to support the need for folic acid, too. My psychiatrist prescribed it for me as part of my treatment plan. If anyone else reading this has positive input on fish oil supplements, please post. Thanks everyone!!
I am on a presciption prenatal, presciption folic acid supplement, was told to take 4 1000mg pills of fish oil daily. Fish oil is high in EPA and DHA... both aid in brain and neurological development. But, if you do take fish oil... is MUST be Norwegian salmon oil and have a statement on the label that says it has been regularly tested using AOAC protocols.
Not all fish oil is good...
There are many things that trigger mine like caffeine, too much chocolate, stress, and fish oil. Many people can use fish oil and it helps, but for some of us it aggravates the arrythmia. I use magnesium and it does help me. Nature's Calm is the brand I use and it has made a big difference. Are you on any kind of meds?
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