
Anonymous
5 years
Zentril safe for osteoarthritis?
Mom, 71yrs old, has been experiencing alot of pain in her knees lately, suspected having knee osteoarthritis. Would like to check if zentril is safe for her? Shes currently taking medication for high blood pressure, and supplements like calcium and glucosamine. Previously she had taken bondronat, but had stopped taking 1 month ago. Kindly advise. Thank you very much

5 years
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Zentril is a medication that needs to be prescribed by doctor. It is sometimes used in patients with osteoarthritis and may have some side effects such as:
- Gastrointestinal distress
- Nausea
- Hypersensitivity
- Hypotension
- Weakness
People with certain diseases such as heart & vascular disease, liver disease and diabetes should take this medication with precaution. For more information about the medication, you can click on the blue link above. If you have any other question, you can ask us privately through this link (DoctorOnCall) or this link (DoctorOnCallEPharma). Thank you.