Co Q10 side effects and info

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Co Q10 is an antioxidnt. First, for you Leena, the side effects, then a few

links for others. The Effects of Coenzyme Q10 on Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease is

still in clinical trials - refer to clinicaltrials.gov There is much still to

be discovered about it's use for CMT.

Gretchen

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/coenzyme-q10/NS_patient-coenzymeq10

Allergies

In theory, allergic reactions to supplements containing CoQ10 may occur. Itching

or rash has been reported.

Side Effects and Warnings

There are few serious reported side effects of CoQ10. Side effects are typically

mild and brief, stopping without any treatment needed. Reactions may include

nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, heartburn, diarrhea, loss of appetite, skin

itching, rash, insomnia, headache, dizziness, itching, irritability, increased

light sensitivity of the eyes, fatigue, or flu-like symptoms.

CoQ10 may lower blood sugar levels. Caution is advised in patients with diabetes

or hypoglycemia, and in those taking drugs, herbs, or supplements that affect

blood sugar. Serum glucose levels may need to be monitored by a healthcare

provider, and medication adjustments may be necessary.

Low blood platelet number was reported in one person taking CoQ10. However,

other factors (viral infection, other medications) may have been responsible.

Lowering of platelets may increase the risk of bruising or bleeding, although

there is a lack of known reports of bleeding from CoQ10. Caution is advised in

people who have bleeding disorders or who are taking drugs that increase the

risk of bleeding. Dosing adjustments may be necessary.

CoQ10 may decrease blood pressure, and caution is advised in patients with low

blood pressure or taking blood pressure medications. Elevations of liver enzymes

have been reported rarely, and caution is advised in people with liver disease

or taking medications that may harm the liver. CoQ10 may lower blood levels of

cholesterol or triglycerides. Thyroid hormone levels may be altered based on one

study.

Organ damage due to lack of oxygen/blood flow during intense exercise has been

reported in a study of patients with heart disease, although the specific role

of CoQ10 is not clear. Vigorous exercise is often discouraged in people using

CoQ10 supplements.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coenzyme_Q10#Mitochondrial_disorders

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/coenzyme-q10-000295.htm

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/tc/coenzyme-q10-topic-overview