Glucosamine and chondroitin is a dietary supplement commonly used for treating arthritis. This eMedTV Web page explains how it works, offers dosing information for the product, and lists some of its potential side effects.
Diarrhea, nausea, and constipation are potential side effects of glucosamine and chondroitin. This eMedTV page explains what side effects require medical attention and also lists side effects that may occur with glucosamine and chondroitin separately.
General glucosamine and chondroitin dosage recommendations are available for the treatment of arthritis. This eMedTV page covers the doses that were used in clinical trials and offers tips for finding a reliable manufacturer.
Aspirin, acetaminophen, and diabetes medicines may cause drug interactions with glucosamine and chondroitin. This eMedTV article explains what other drugs may interact with the supplement, and describes the effects of these interactions.
Glucosamine and chondroitin is often claimed to be beneficial for treating osteoarthritis. This eMedTV resource lists other possible benefits of glucosamine and chondroitin, and explores the effectiveness of the product for osteoarthritis.
Many people may question, "Is glucosamine and chondroitin safe?" As this eMedTV segment explains, while it appears to be safe for most people, you may not be able to take it safely if you have high cholesterol, diabetes, or a bleeding disorder.
