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Question by  robertofLA (17)

Should heart patients take Osteo Bi-Flex?

 
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Answer by  patti (29325)

Osteo Bi-Flex is a nutritional supplement consisting mostly of Glucosamine and Chondroitan, which help lubricate joints in most patients. Heart patients should clear all medications ann supplements with the physician.

 
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Answer by  mb (5482)

Osteo Bi-flex is fine for heart patients. It is a calcium supplement. Heart patients really only need to worry about their choesterol, sodium and potassium levels so Osteo Bi-Flex is fine.

 
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Answer by  Mrscmrn (1449)

Osteo Bi-Flex shouldn't be used in patients using anticoagulants or diabetics. Any one with cardiac conditions should consult their physicians about use of OTC supplements.

 
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Answer by  vikkyrs (377)

Osteo Bi-Flex has nothing to do with heart patients. Osteo Bi-Flex is a dietary supplement which gives strength to joints. Osteoarthritis patients are administered with this drug.

 
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Answer by  TMyers (1084)

It is always best to consult your doctor before starting a medication that you are unsure of but yes, as a heart patient, you should be fine to take Osteo Bi-Flex as long as you do not take blood thinners as well.

 
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Answer by  MattK (1713)

Osteo Bi-Flex is another chondroitin product that is supposed to help with joint pain. Though there a re a lot of minimal side effects reported with this medication, heart problems do not appear to be any of them.

 
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Answer by  johnmonaco (1)

I have been taking osteo biflex for years. Now I have elvated potasium level 5.6. I read that two of the twice a day osteo biflex contains a whopping 3500mg of potasium from shellfish. Could this be a source of my elevated potasium?

 
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