ubiquinone

Ubiquinone has not been approved by the FDA to treat any disease, and it should not be substituted for prescription medications.

Ubiquinone has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of this product may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. Some marketed herbal supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Ubiquinone, also called Coenzyme Q-10, is a coenzyme that is made naturally in the body.

Ubiquinone has been used in congestive heart failure, gum disease, and type 2 diabetes. It has also been used to replace low levels of ubiquinone caused by taking certain cholesterol medications.

Ubiquinone has not been approved by the FDA to treat any disease, and it should not be substituted for prescription medications.

Ubiquinone may also have uses other than those listed in this medication guide.

Before taking ubiquinone, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or other healthcare provider. You may not be able to use this product if you have:

• allergies (especially to plants);
• diabetes; or
• a blood (platelet) disorder.

Do not take ubiquinone without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant. It is not known whether ubiquinone will be harmful to an unborn baby.

Do not take ubiquinone without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. It is not known whether ubiquinone will be harmful to a nursing infant.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without a doctor's advice.

Ubiquinone has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of this product may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. Some marketed herbal supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

If you choose to take ubiquinone, use it exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Take the pill form of ubiquinone with a full glass of water.

Measure the liquid form ubiquinone with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

Do not take more of this product than is recommended. Too much medicine could be dangerous.

Store ubiquinone at room temperature, away from light, heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine bottle closed when not in use.

No information is available regarding a missed dose of ubiquinone. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care professional for instructions if you miss a dose.

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Symptoms of a ubiquinone overdose are not known.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without a doctor's advice.

Stop taking ubiquinone and seek emergency medical attention if you experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

The following drugs can interact with ubiquinone. Tell your doctor if you are using any of these:

• a beta blocker blood pressure medication such as atenolol (Tenormin), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), and others;
• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
• cholesterol lowering agents such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), and others;
• doxorubicin (Adriamycin); or
• diabetes medication.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with ubiquinone or affect your condition. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider may have more information about ubiquinone.