Coenzyme Q10
Introduction To Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 is a medicine used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies. It has good antioxidant properties and a number of other health benefits.
Coenzyme Q10 should be taken along with food. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get maximum benefit from it. Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications.
Using of Coenzyme Q10 may cause few side effects such as nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and heartburn. Let your doctor know if they persist or get worse. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat them.
Before starting the medicine, inform your doctor if you are suffering from any liver diseases. It is important for patients with history of high blood pressure to monitor their blood pressure regularly while taking this medicine.
Uses of Coenzyme Q10
- Treatment of Nutritional deficiencies
Benefits of Coenzyme Q10
Treatment of Nutritional deficiencies
Coenzyme Q10 is a nutritional supplement that is used with other medicines in
the treatment of many long term diseases. It helps in boosting body energy
levels and speedy recovery. It has antioxidants that reduce the harmful
effects of problems related to the heart, liver or muscles. However, consult
your doctor before taking it to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Coenzyme Q10
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Up Beat
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Heartburn
How to use Coenzyme Q10
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Coenzyme Q10 is to be taken with food.
How Coenzyme Q10 works
Coenzyme Q10 is a vitamin-like substance that provides essential nutrients.
Quick tips
- Coenzyme Q10 is prescribed to treat nutritional deficiencies caused by low level of coenzyme Q10 in the body.
- Always consult your doctor before taking Coenzyme Q10 as a nutritional supplement.
- Closely monitor your blood sugar level if you are diabetic.
- It also might lower blood pressure, so monitor your blood pressure carefully.
- Be cautious while taking Coenzyme Q10 if you have any liver problems.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any medications for high blood pressure or undergoing chemotherapy.
- Avoid smoking as it depletes the level of coenzyme Q10 in the body.
Safety Advice
PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Coenzyme Q10 if I’m pregnant?
Coenzyme Q10 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
BreastfeedingCAUTION
Can I take Coenzyme Q10 if I’m breastfeeding?
Coenzyme Q10 should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Is drinking alcohol while taking Coenzyme Q10 safe?
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Coenzyme Q10. Please consult your doctor.
DrivingUNSAFE
Can I drive after taking Coenzyme Q10?
Coenzyme Q10 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Coenzyme Q10 if I have/had kidney diseases?
There is limited information available on the use of Coenzyme Q10 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
LiverCAUTION
Can I take Coenzyme Q10 if I have/had liver diseases?
Coenzyme Q10 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Coenzyme Q10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the health benefits of Coenzyme Q10?
Coenzyme Q10 contains Coenzyme Q10 which is a vitamin-like substance that is important for life and health of every cell. It is required by the cells of the body to function properly and produce energy. It also helps to fight oxidative stress. Maximum concentrations of it are found in the heart, liver, kidney, and pancreas and lowest concentration in the lungs. It is an antioxidant and has an ability to stimulate the immune system. It also beneficial for the health of the heart.
Q. Who should take Coenzyme Q10?
You should take Coenzyme Q10 only if doctor has advised you. Coenzyme Q10 has a beneficial role when taken with other medicines in patients with heart failure, angina, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease, and migraine. It may also be advised in patients with Coenzyme Q10 deficiency, HIV/AIDS or in patients taking adriamycin. Coenzyme Q10 is an additional therapy to the prescribed treatment. Do not substitute Coenzyme Q10 for actual treatment required for these particular diseases.
Q. Is Coenzyme Q10 bad for the liver?
Coenzyme Q10 may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Therefore, if you have liver disease, inform your doctor before you start taking this medicine. Other common side effects of Coenzyme Q10 include sleeplessness, rashes, nausea, upper abdominal pain, dizziness, sensitivity to light, irritability, headaches, heartburn, and fatigue.
Q. Can Coenzyme Q10 cause sleeplessness?
Yes, Coenzyme Q10 may cause sleeplessness, however, it does not affect everyone. Consult your doctor if you have difficulty sleeping after taking Coenzyme Q10.
Q. Is Coenzyme Q10 good for weight loss?
Yes, Coenzyme Q10 may cause a decrease in fat cells (adipose tissue) and an increase in the number of good fatty cells (brown adipose tissue). This may cause weight loss, thereby helping in obesity. However, you should take Coenzyme Q10 for weight loss only if advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Coenzyme Q10 with statins at the same time?
Yes, you can take statins and Coenzyme Q10 together. Statins stop the production of cholesterol in the body. Since Coenzyme Q10 is formed via the same pathway as cholesterol, the levels of Coenzyme Q10 may decrease during treatment with statins. Therefore, taking Coenzyme Q10 may help replenish the levels of Coenzyme Q10 while taking statins.
Q. Can I take Coenzyme Q10 with high blood pressure medication?
It has been shown that taking Coenzyme Q10 along with blood pressure-lowering medicines can lower blood pressure more effectively. However, it should be taken with these medicines only if advised by the doctor. Some blood pressure- lowering medicines may interfere with the working of Coenzyme Q10. This medicine should not be used with hydralazine, clonidine, and hydrochlorothiazide.
References
Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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