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Astragalus is an herbal medicine used to treat people who have a weak immune system, have heart disease, to decrease side effects for those undergoing cancer chemotherapy, and to increase overall energy. Other names for Astragalus include: Milk Vetch and Huang-qi. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.


 
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Astragalus

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Astragalus is an herbal medicine used to treat people who have a weak immune system, have heart disease, to decrease side effects for those undergoing cancer chemotherapy, and to increase overall energy. Other names for Astragalus include: Milk Vetch and Huang-qi. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.

Storage
  • Keep all medicine locked up and away from children.
  • Store medicine away from heat and direct light.
  • Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places.
  • Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work.
  • Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need.
  • Never share your medicine with others.


How To Use
  • Talk with your caregiver about how much Astragalus you should take.
  • The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking Astragalus.
  • If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle.
  • Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to.

Side Effects
  • Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects.
  • Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it. Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest . Chest pain . Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor if you ... are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary supplement) . are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine . are breastfeeding . have an autoimmune disease (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis) . have any other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease.


Drug Interactions
  • Before taking Astragalus, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding . If you have an autoimmune disease (like lupus), you should only use Astragalus under the advice and direction of a physician . Discontinue Astragalus 14 days before having elective surgery or dental work.
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