Borage Oil CoQ10 Information

Borage oil CoQ10 is a nutritional supplement with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Borage oil comes from the borage plant and the leaves, flowers and seed oil are used when producing a borage oil nutritional supplement. CoQ10, also referred to as coenzyme Q10, can be produced in a laboratory for nutritional supplements, but it is also found throughout the body, particularly in the liver, pancreas, heart and kidneys.

Uses

• According to RxList, the borage oil component may be beneficial for improving lung function in patients who are critically ill, improving rheumatoid arthritis symptoms when used in conjunction with anti-inflammatory medications, improving atopic dermatitis, and for improving development and growth in infants who were born premature. It may also be used for premenstrual syndrome, fluid retention, diabetes, menopausal disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, inflamed veins, alcoholism, pain relief, heart disease, arthritis, stroke, dry skin, infant skin conditions, depression, cough and fever.

  RxList states that the CoQ10 component may be beneficial as part of a treatment regimen for mitochondrial disorders, to correct a coenzyme Q10 deficiency, for treating congestive heart failure when used in conjunction with other medications, high blood pressure when used in conjunction with other medications, as a preventive measure after heart bypass surgery to prevent blood clots, and to reduce the possibility of heart problems after a recent heart attack. It may also be used for Huntington's disease, preventing migraine headaches, muscular dystrophy, as an immune system-booster for patients with HIV/AIDS, exercise performance, blood sugar control in diabetics, periodontal disease, cardiomyopathy, breast cancer, statin-induced myopathy, fatigue, male infertility, Lyme disease, chest pain and for Parkinson's disease.

Administration

• Borage oil CoQ10 is administered orally. According to RxList, the dose a patient will use will depend on what medical condition for which she is taking it. Some conditions require higher or lower doses than others. This nutritional supplement can be taken in smaller doses, several times a day, to help reduce the risk of experiencing side effects.

Side Effects

• According to RxList, patients taking borage oil CoQ10 may experience side effects, including upset stomach, lowered blood pressure, loss of appetite, allergic skin rashes, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting.

Warning

• According to RxList, patients who have liver disease or bleeding disorders should not use borage oil. Patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding should not use borage oil or CoQ10. Patients should also avoid CoQ10 and borage oil two weeks prior to surgery.

Drug Interactions

• Borage oil CoQ10 may interact with other medications. According to RxList, these include carbamazapine, rifabutin, phenobarbital, rifampin, phenytoin, aspirin, warfarin, clopidogrel, heparin, diclofenac, enoxaparin, ibuprofen, dalteparin, anesthesia medications, naproxen, indomethacin, piroxicam, captopril, furosemide, enalapril, hydrochlorothiazide, losartan, diltiazem, and valsartan.

Risks

• According to RxList, patients should use extreme caution when taking high doses of borage oil for a prolonged period of time because cancer or liver damage may occur.