| When considering the use of herbal supplements like | | | | medication. If checking your blood pressure more often |
| chondroitin liquid, seek the advice of your doctor or | | | | is something you honestly will not do, than do not take |
| herbal practitioner first. Herbal practitioners work and | | | | glucosamine. You may also need to adjust your insulin |
| research herbal supplements alone while doctors have | | | | dosage. Do not change your dose or medication |
| many areas of discipline. | | | | schedule without advice from your doctor. When you |
| If you choose to take these supplements just make | | | | are taking prescribed medication(s) simply do not do or |
| sure you use it as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, | | | | change anything without consulting with your doctor |
| or other healthcare provider. Do not use more of | | | | first. |
| chondroitin and glucosamine than is recommended on | | | | If you miss a dose, just take a dose as soon as you |
| the label. It is a common misconception especially with | | | | remember or if it is almost time for your next dose, |
| herbal supplements that "more is better". This is | | | | just wait until then to take your next dose. Do not take |
| definitely not the case. | | | | extra medication to make up for the missed dose. An |
| These are taken 1 or 2 times per day. Again, talk to | | | | overdose of is not expected to produce |
| your doctor to see if this is appropriate. You may need | | | | life-threatening side effects. |
| to take the medication 3 times per day for the first | | | | If you are going to be taking chondroitin and or |
| couple of months of treatment or something along | | | | glucosamine on a regular basis, you should avoid taking |
| those lines. Whatever you do, just follow your doctor's | | | | chitosan, which is usually sold as a weight loss pill |
| instructions. | | | | product). Chitosan can decrease your body's ability to |
| Glucosamine may increase the glucose (sugar) levels | | | | absorb nutrients and will make it harder for your body |
| in your blood. If you have diabetes, you may want to | | | | to absorb needed nutrients. |
| check your blood sugar more often while taking this | | | | |