wanna share this, since a few of us taking supp. got this from consumerreports.org
<table border=1><tr><td>NAME </TD></TR><TR><TD>(also known as) </TD><TD>EFFICACY FOR SELECTED USES </TD><TD>SELECTED POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS </TD><TD>SELECTED DRUG INTERACTIONS </TD></TR><TR><TD>CALCIUM </TD></TR><TR><TD>(calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, calcium gluconate) </TD><TD>Likely effective in combination with vitamin D in preventing and treating bone loss and osteoporosis. Taken daily, appears to reduce some PMS symptoms. </TD><TD>Belching, gas. </TD><TD>Calcium can decrease the effectiveness of certain antibiotics, osteoporosis drugs, and thyroid drugs. </TD></TR><TR><TD>CRANBERRY </TD></TR><TR><TD>(American cranberry, large cranberry, cranberry extract) </TD><TD>Possibly effective for preventing recurrent urinary-tract infections. </TD><TD>Large amounts can cause stomach upset, diarrhea. </TD><TD>Might increase the effects of the blood thinner warfarin. </TD></TR><TR><TD>FISH OIL </TD></TR><TR><TD>(EPA/DHA, omega-3 fatty acids, PUFA) </TD><TD>Effective for reducing triglyceride levels. Likely effective for decreasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and progression of hardening of the arteries in people with existing heart disease. </TD><TD>Fishy aftertaste, upset stomach, nausea, loose stools. High doses can increase levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol in some people or increase the chance of bleeding. </TD><TD>Might increase the effect of blood-thinning drugs and high blood pressure medications. </TD></TR><TR><TD>GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE </TD></TR><TR><TD>(G6S, glucosamine sulfate 2KCl, glucosamine sulfate-potassium chloride) </TD><TD>Likely effective treatment for reducing symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee. Might also help slow progression of osteoarthritis. </TD><TD>Nausea, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, headache. </TD><TD>Might increase the blood-thinning effect of warfarin and cause bruising and bleeding. </TD></TR><TR><TD>LACTASE </TD></TR><TR><TD>(beta-galactosidase) </TD><TD>Likely effective for reducing gastrointestinal symptoms in lactoseintolerant people when used before consuming lactose or when added to milk. </TD><TD>No reported side effects. </TD><TD>None known. </TD></TR><TR><TD>LACTOBACILLUS </TD></TR><TR><TD>(acidophilus, acidophilus lactobacillus, probiotics) </TD><TD>Possibly effective for preventing diarrhea while taking antibiotics. </TD><TD>Gas. People with poor immune function should check with their doctor first. </TD><TD>Might cause infection in people taking immunosuppressant drugs. </TD></TR><TR><TD>PSYLLIUM </TD></TR><TR><TD>(blond plantago, blonde psyllium, plantago, isabgola) </TD><TD>Effective as a bulk laxative for reducing constipation or softening stools. Likely effective for lowering cholesterol in people with mild to moderately high cholesterol. </TD><TD>Gas, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, nausea. Some people can have a serious allergic response that requires immediate medical attention. </TD><TD>Might decrease the effectiveness of carbamazepine, an antiseizure drug; digoxin, a heart drug; and lithium, for bipolar disorder. Might cause low blood sugar when taken with some diabetes drugs. </TD></TR><TR><TD>PYGEUM </TD></TR><TR><TD>(African plum tree, African prune, Prunus africana) </TD><TD>Likely effective for reducing symptoms of an enlarged prostate. </TD><TD>Nausea, abdominal pain. </TD><TD>None known. </TD></TR><TR><TD>SAMe </TD></TR><TR><TD>(ademetionine, adenosylmethionine, S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine, sammy) </TD><TD>Likely effective in reducing symptoms of major depression, reducing pain, and improving functioning in people with osteoarthritis. </TD><TD>GI symptoms, dry mouth, headache, mild insomnia, anorexia, sweating, dizziness, and nervousness, especially at higher doses. It can make some people with depression feel anxious. </TD><TD>Might lead to a toxic reaction when taken with the cough suppressant dextromethorphan, certain antidepressants, or narcotic pain relievers. Might worsen symptoms when taken with the Parkinson's drug levodopa. </TD></TR><TR><TD>ST. JOHN'S WORT </TD></TR><TR><TD>(Hypericum perforatum, Saynt Johannes Wort, SJW) </TD><TD>Likely effective for improving symptoms of some forms of depression. </TD><TD>Insomnia, vivid dreams, anxiety, dizziness, headache, skin rash, and tingling. It can cause skin to become extra-sensitive to the sun. </TD><TD>Can decrease the effectiveness of a wide range of drugs, including birth-control pills, heart medications, HIV/AIDS drugs, and warfarin. Might also increase the effects or side effects of certain antidepressants. </TD></TR><TR><TD>VITAMIN D </TD></TR><TR><TD>(Cholecalciferol, vitamin D3, ergocalciferol, vitamin D2) </TD><TD>Likely effective when taken with calcium to help prevent osteoporosis. Might help reduce falls in people with vitamin D deficiency and bone loss in people taking corticosteroids. </TD><TD>Extremely large amounts might cause weakness, fatigue, headache, and nausea, though side effects are rare. </TD><TD>Might reduce the effectiveness of some medications, such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), other heart medications, birth-control pills, HIV/AIDS drugs.</td></tr></table>
