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Are there any side effects when taking Bergamet?
There have been no significant side effects to Bergamet. Rarely, there have been reports of mild stomach upset. This usually settles within a few days. If you are experiencing problems, try taking bergamet with food for a few days . If you experience any problems please email info@bergamet.co.uk
Can patients with heart bypass & stent procedures use it?
You can take Bergamet with your statin. However, we advise that you do not stop taking your medication unless advised by your medical practitioner.
Is it safe to take with other medication?
There are no reported interactions of Bergamet with other medication, including warfarin.
Why is it important to take BergaMet prior to meals.What if I forget?
BergaMet has three main modes of action.
One of these is to block cholesterol absorption in the gut similar to the plant sterols. This is why we suggest you take BergaMet before meals. Don't worry if you forget. Its other actions are more important. Take it as soon as you remember. The main thing is to take it twice a day.
Is it okay to take it when recovering from cancer treatment
You can take Bergamet if you are recovering from cancer treatment.
Can I take Bergamet along with my prescribed statin?
You can take Bergamet with your statin. However, we advise that you do not stop taking your medication unless advised by your medical practitioner.
Can people stop taking statins immediately, after starting to take BergaMet?
If you are on a statin, you should never stop this without your doctor’s permission and supervision. If you have been taking statins for any length of time, sudden cessation may lead to a marked rise in cholesterol over the initial levels.
This is because statins block the last step in cholesterol production and when these are stopped, there is often an over- reaction of the blocked enzyme system lasting for a 6-8 week period. A natural product , such as BergaMet is not strong enough to overcome this effect initially, and would not be expected to reduce cholesterol for at least a 2-3 months under these circumstances.
Can people take BergaMet whilst also taking Warfarin?
There is no known interaction between Warfarin and BergaMet and therefore from the studies to date this appears a perfectly safe thing to do
How does BergaMet differ from grapefruit, and does it have some of the same side effects?
Although BergaMet has some similar antioxidants to grapefruit, grapefruit has a profound effect on the metabolic pathways within the liver thus blocking many drugs, whereas BergaMet does not appear to have the same effect and therefore appears safe to take with all medications
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