Menopause: Complementary Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 5 complimentary medicines used in menopause
A
- Black cohosh
- Evening primrose oil
- Ginseng
- Red clover
- Dong Quai
2
Q
What are the side effects of Dong Quai?
A
- Photosensitivity
- Interferes with warfarin metabolism.
3
Q
What are the side effects of red clover?
A
Theoretical risk of endometrial hyperplasia and stimulating hormone-sensitive cancers
4
Q
What is a side effect of Ginseng?
A
- Sleep problems
- Nausea
5
Q
What is a side effect of evening primrose oil?
A
Potentiates seizures
6
Q
What is the main side effect of black cohosh?
A
Liver toxicity
