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Garlic

Main Ingredients: Garlic (AKA: Allium Sativum L.)

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Amino Acids, Enzymes & Organic Compounds
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Probiotics & Superfoods > Antioxidants

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9.5 Effectiveness

0.8 Side Effects

6.4 Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 0 side effects and 1 holistic benefit for this medication.

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Common Uses:

High blood pressure;
High cholesterol;
Coronary heart disease;
Heart attack;
Atherosclerosis;
Colon cancer;
Rectal cancer;
Stomach cancer;
Breast cancer;
Prostate cancer;
Lung cancer:
Prostate cancer;
Bladder cancer;
Enlarged prostate;
Diabetes;
Osteoarthritis;
Hayfever (allergic rhinitis);
Traveler's diarrhea;
High blood pressure late in pregnancy (pre-eclampsia);
Cold and flu;
Building the immune system;
Preventing tick bites;
Preventing and treating bacterial and fungal infections;
Fever;
Coughs;
Headache;
Stomach ache;
Sinus congestion;
Gout;
Rheumatism;
Hemorrhoids;
Asthma;
Bronchitis;
Shortness of breath;
Low blood pressure;
Low blood sugar;
High blood sugar;
Snakebites;
Fighting stress and fatigue;
Maintaining healthy liver function

Off Label Uses:

Ringworm;
Jock itch;
Athlete’s foot;
Food poisoning

Side Effects:
Bad breath;
Burning sensation in the mouth or stomach;
Heartburn;
Gas;
Nausea;
Vomiting;
Body odor;
Diarrhea;
Increased risk of bleeding;
Skin burn if used topically

Cautions / Warnings:

Consult with a doctor before taking if pregnant or breast-feeding; Use with caution if you have a gastrointestinal problem, a bleeding disorder, or have just had or plan to have surgery. Possibly unsafe for children when taken orally in large doses.

Drug Interactions:
Isoniazid;
Medications used for HIV/AIDS;
Saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase);
Birth control pills;
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune);
Medications that slow blood clotting;
Warfarin

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Garlic	10	6	0	2
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Zocor	7.45	5.38	1.68	22
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Effectiveness on "High Cholesterol"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Garlic, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	75%	25%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Stress Level	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%

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RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Nausea	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%

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User Comments about Garlic

13 Jul 2009	although it has a bad after taste, I take one every night and I think it is doing its part —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
26 May 2009	I take a tablet every night, and it has been working to keep my cholesterol down with the addition of my prescription medicine —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
12 May 2009	Garlic works wonderfully for helping to prevent a cold at the initial stages. you just eat the garlic raw (or with a small glass of milk) and it kills the infection. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use

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