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Sparks E, Zorzela L, Necyk C, Hughes C, Vohra S. Study of natural product adverse events in adult HIV-infected patients in Canada. HIV Med 2021; 23:29-38. [PMID: 34432937 DOI: 10.1111/hiv.13155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Many individuals living with HIV use natural health products (NHPs) in an effort to decrease medication side effects and to enhance overall well-being. METHODS An active surveillance study of adult patients (≥ 18 years) with HIV was conducted between 2012 and 2014 to detect prescription drug and NHP use and associated adverse events (AEs) in the last month. RESULTS Of the 167 participants, 85 (50.9%) took prescription medications only, three (1.8%) took NHPs only, 75 (44.9%) took NHPs and prescription medications concurrently, and four (2.4%) took neither. Patients who used both prescription drugs and NHPs concurrently were more than three times more likely to experience an AE compared with those who used prescription drugs only (OR, P = 0.003, 95% CI: 1.47-6.91). CONCLUSIONS Increased AEs are reported in patients with HIV who combine NHPs and prescription medications, and no serious AEs were reported. Active surveillance was found to be feasible in this clinical setting.
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- Emma Sparks
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medicine and Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Medicine and Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Study of Natural Products Adverse Reactions (SONAR) in Adults with Mental Health Conditions: A Cross-Sectional Study. Drug Saf 2021; 44:999-1006. [PMID: 34322863 DOI: 10.1007/s40264-021-01092-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Mental illness is a leading cause of non-fatal disease burden worldwide. Natural health products (NHPs) are sought by patients with mental health conditions as a safer and more 'natural' option than conventional pharmacotherapy; however, the possible adverse events (AE) and interactions between NHPs and prescription medicines are not fully known. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to determine (i) the prevalence of adult patients with mental health conditions taking prescription medications only, NHPs only, NHPs and prescription medications concurrently, or neither, (ii) which prescription medications and NHPs are most commonly used, (iii) AEs (serious and non-serious) experienced in the last 30 days for each product use group. METHODS Mental health clinics in Alberta and Ontario, Canada, were included in an active surveillance study investigating NHP-drug interactions. On their first clinic visit, adult mental health patients were provided with a form inquiring about prescription drug use, NHP use, and any undesirable health events experienced in the last month. Healthcare professionals were also asked to report AEs. RESULTS A total of 3079 patients were screened at 11 mental health clinics in Alberta and Ontario. In total, 620 AEs were reported in 447 patients (14.9%). The majority of adverse events were seen in patients using both NHPs and prescription medicines (58.8%), followed by patients taking only prescription medicines (37.1%), NHPs only (3.4%) and neither (0.67%). Combining NHPs and prescription medications increases the likelihood of experiencing AEs (OR 2.1; p < 0.001; 95% CI 1.7-2.6). CONCLUSIONS Adult patients with mental health conditions who are taking both prescription medications and NHPs are more likely to report an adverse event than patients taking prescription drugs or NHPs alone. Polypharmacy increases the likelihood of an adverse event. Active surveillance is feasible and could contribute to enhanced pharmacovigilance.
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Sparks E, Zorzela L, Necyk C, Khamba B, Urichuk L, Barnes J, Vohra S. Study of Natural products Adverse Reactions (SONAR) in children seen in mental health clinics: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Paediatr Open 2020; 4:e000674. [PMID: 33062900 PMCID: PMC7523208 DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2020-000674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Paediatric mental health patients frequently use natural health products (NHP) in addition to prescription medications, but very little is known about adverse events and possible NHP-drug interactions. OBJECTIVE To determine: (1) the prevalence of paediatric mental health patients taking prescription medications only, NHP only, both NHP and prescription medications concurrently or neither; (2) which prescription medications and NHP are most commonly used in paediatric mental health populations and (3) adverse events experienced in the last 30 days (serious and non-serious). DESIGN Cross-sectional surveillance study. SETTING Paediatric mental health clinics. POPULATION/INTERVENTION On their first clinic visit, paediatric mental health patients were provided with a form inquiring about prescription drug use, NHP use and any undesirable event experienced in the last month. RESULTS Of the 536 patients included in this study, 23% (n=120) reported taking only prescription medication(s), 21% (n=109) reported only NHP use, 21% (n=112) reported using both NHP and prescription drugs concurrently, and 36% (n=191) reported using neither. Overall, there were 23 adverse events reported; this represents 6.3%, 2.8%, 10.8% and 0.6% of each population, respectively. The majority of patients who experienced an adverse event reported taking more than one NHP or prescription drug. No serious adverse events were reported. CONCLUSION Nearly half of the paediatric mental health patients in this study were taking NHPs alone or in addition to prescription medications. Active surveillance identified multiple adverse events associated with NHP and prescription drug use; none were serious. Healthcare professionals were encouraged to initiate conversations regarding NHP use.
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- Emma Sparks
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Natruropathic Medicine, Bastyr University, San Diego, California, United States
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- Physichiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Auckland School of Education, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Study Protocol for a Randomized Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial Exploring the Effectiveness of a Micronutrient Formula in Improving Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression. MEDICINES 2018; 5:medicines5020056. [PMID: 30720786 PMCID: PMC6023275 DOI: 10.3390/medicines5020056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Revised: 06/10/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background: Anxiety and depression are conferring an increasing burden on society. Although treatments exist for both conditions, side effects, and difficulties accessing treatment prevent many people from receiving adequate assistance. Nutritional approaches have demonstrated some success in treating anxiety and depression. We plan to investigate whether a micronutrient formula, Daily Essential Nutrients, improves symptoms of anxiety and depression compared to a placebo in a community recruited sample. Methods: This will be a randomized, double blind placebo controlled study (RCT). Two hundred adults will be assigned to either a placebo or micronutrient group (placebo or Daily Essential Nutrients (DEN)) in a 1:1 ratio. Baseline data will be collected for 2 weeks, followed by 10 weeks of placebo or micronutrient intervention. Psychometrics will be used to measure progress and participant safety will be monitored weekly. Results: The primary outcome measures will be total scores on three measures of symptom severity at 10 weeks. Linear mixed modelling will be used to measure between group differences and effect sizes will be calculated using pooled mean scores and standard deviations over the course of the trial. Conclusions: If effective, micronutrients could provide an alternative treatment, with fewer barriers and adverse events than currently available treatments.
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Independent associations and effect modification between lifetime substance use and recent mood disorder diagnosis with household food insecurity. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0191072. [PMID: 29360862 PMCID: PMC5779657 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0191072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2017] [Accepted: 12/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Poor mental health and substance use are associated with food insecurity, however, their potential combined effects have not been studied. This study explored independent associations and effect modification between lifetime substance use and mood disorder in relation to food insecurity. Poisson regression analysis of data from British Columbia respondents (n = 13,450; 12 years+) in the 2007/08 Canadian Community Health Survey was conducted. Measures included The Household Food Security Survey Module (7.3% food insecure), recent diagnosis of a mood disorder (self-reported; 9.5%), lifetime use of cannabis, cocaine/crack, ecstasy, hallucinogens, and speed, any lifetime substance use, sociodemographic covariates, and the interaction terms of mood disorder by substance. For those with recent diagnosis of a mood disorder the prevalence of lifetime substance use ranged between 1.2 to 5.7% and were significantly higher than those without recent mood disorder diagnosis or lifetime use of substances (p’s < 0.05). For respondents with a recent mood disorder diagnosis or who used cannabis, food insecurity prevalence was higher compared to the general sample (p < 0.001); prevalence was lower for cocaine/crack use (p < 0.05). Significant effect modification was found between mood disorder with cannabis, ecstasy, hallucinogen and any substance use over the lifetime (PRs 0.51 to 0.64, p’s 0.022 to 0.001). Independent associations were found for cocaine/crack and speed use (PRs 1.68, p’s < 0.001) and mood disorder (PRs 2.02, p’s < 0.001). Based on these findings and the existing literature, future study about coping and resilience in the context of substance use, mental health, and food insecurity may lead to the development of relevant interventions aimed at mental well-being and food security.
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Bal U, Cengisiz C, Yılmaz E, Karaytuğ MO, Tamam L. Psikiyatri polikliniğine başvuran hastalarda geleneksel ve tamamlayıcı tıp uygulamalarının özellikleri ve yaygınlığı. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.17826/cutf.321175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Necyk C, Khamba B, Chue P, Urichuk L, Snaterse M, Vohra S. Study of natural health product-drug adverse reactions (S.O.N.A.R.) in patients seeking mental health services. Curr Med Res Opin 2016; 32:1335-43. [PMID: 27046346 DOI: 10.1185/03007995.2016.1174109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Natural health products (N.H.P.s) are frequently used by mental health patients, who are also more likely to be given prescription medications. Few patients report use of N.H.P.s to their health care providers, increasing the challenges of safe N.H.P. use. OBJECTIVE To determine: (1) the proportion of patients seeking mental health services taking prescription drugs only, N.H.P.s only, prescription drug-N.H.P.s concurrently and neither, (2) which prescription drugs and N.H.P.s are most commonly used by these patients, either alone or in combination, (3) what proportion of patients in each of the above groups report an adverse event (A.E.) using active surveillance, and (4) what type of A.E.s are reported in these patient groups. METHOD Employing active surveillance, participating clinicians from six mental health clinics in Edmonton, Alberta asked individuals seeking mental health services about (i) prescription drug use, ii) N.H.P. use, and iii) experiences of A.E.s. RESULTS Of 1466 patients with complete screening data available, 672 (45.8%) patients took prescription drugs only, 79 (5.4%) took N.H.P.s only, 279 (19.0%) took N.H.P.s and drugs concurrently and 436 (29.7%) took neither. In total, 147 patients reported an A.E., representing 10.7%, 2.5%, 25.5% and 0.5% of each population, respectively. Compared with prescription drug use, patients reporting concurrent N.H.P.-drug use were 2.8 times more likely to experience an A.E. (95% C.I.: 2.0-4.1; p < 0.001). A key limitation of the study is the lack of causality assessment of A.E.s reported; additionally, the patient population reflects a population that phones a provincial mental health phone line with or without referral from a mental health professional. CONCLUSION Nearly one-fifth of patients seeking mental health services take N.H.P.s and prescription drugs concurrently; these patients are also at a greater risk of experiencing an A.E. Active surveillance provides a valuable means of detecting such A.E.s and can be incorporated into the medical histories obtained by clinicians.
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- Candace Necyk
- a Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences , University of Alberta , Edmonton , AB , Canada
- b Complementary and Alternative Research Program (C.A.R.E.) for Integrative Health and Healing, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry , University of Alberta , Edmonton , AB , Canada
- c Integrative Health Institute, University of Alberta , Edmonton , AB , Canada
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- b Complementary and Alternative Research Program (C.A.R.E.) for Integrative Health and Healing, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry , University of Alberta , Edmonton , AB , Canada
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- d Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry , University of Alberta , Edmonton , Alberta , Canada
- e Mental Health and Addiction Services, Alberta Health Services , Edmonton , Alberta , Canada
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- e Mental Health and Addiction Services, Alberta Health Services , Edmonton , Alberta , Canada
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- e Mental Health and Addiction Services, Alberta Health Services , Edmonton , Alberta , Canada
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- b Complementary and Alternative Research Program (C.A.R.E.) for Integrative Health and Healing, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry , University of Alberta , Edmonton , AB , Canada
- c Integrative Health Institute, University of Alberta , Edmonton , AB , Canada
- f School of Public Health, University of Alberta , Edmonton , Alberta , Canada
- g Women and Children's Health Research Institute , Edmonton , Alberta , Canada
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Solomon D, Adams J. The use of complementary and alternative medicine in adults with depressive disorders. A critical integrative review. J Affect Disord 2015; 179:101-13. [PMID: 25863008 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2015.03.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2015] [Revised: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 03/18/2015] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Depression has been identified as one of the most frequent indications for CAM use and is a strong predictor of CAM use. The present article provides a critical review of CAM use for depressive disorders including bipolar depression by addressing prevalence of CAM use and CAM users׳ characteristics, motivation, decision-making and communication with healthcare providers. METHODS A comprehensive search of 2003-2014 international literature in the Medline, CINAHL, AMED, and SCOPUS databases was conducted. The search was confined to peer-reviewed articles published in English with abstracts and reporting new empirical research findings regarding CAM use and depressive disorders. RESULTS A considerable level of CAM use was observed among both general and clinical populations of people suffering from depressive disorders, many of whom use CAM concurrently with their conventional medicine. In particular, high rates of CAM use were found among those with bipolar disorder, an illness known to cause substantial impairments in health-related quality of life. Concomitant prescription medication use ranged from 0.52% to as high as 100%. LIMITATIONS Study design such as the inclusion of bipolar and depression in the same diagnostic category hamper the differentiation and attribution of CAM usage for symptoms. CONCLUSION Findings of our review show that enduring impairments in function and persistence of symptoms (as reflected by increased CAM use proportional to severity of illness and comorbidity) are the impetus for sufferers of depressive illness to seek out CAM. The psychosocial factors associated with CAM use in depressive illnesses and severe mental illness are yet to be established. Subsequent research amongst those with depressive disorders would be informative in clarifying the range of motivations associated with mental illness.
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- Daniela Solomon
- Black Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Hospital Road, Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia.
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- Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM), University of Technology Sydney, 235-253 Jones St Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia.
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Logan AC, Jacka FN. Nutritional psychiatry research: an emerging discipline and its intersection with global urbanization, environmental challenges and the evolutionary mismatch. J Physiol Anthropol 2014; 33:22. [PMID: 25060574 PMCID: PMC4131231 DOI: 10.1186/1880-6805-33-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2014] [Accepted: 07/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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In 21st-century public health, rapid urbanization and mental health disorders are a growing global concern. The relationship between diet, brain function and the risk of mental disorders has been the subject of intense research in recent years. In this review, we examine some of the potential socioeconomic and environmental challenges detracting from the traditional dietary patterns that might otherwise support positive mental health. In the context of urban expansion, climate change, cultural and technological changes and the global industrialization and ultraprocessing of food, findings related to nutrition and mental health are connected to some of the most pressing issues of our time. The research is also of relevance to matters of biophysiological anthropology. We explore some aspects of a potential evolutionary mismatch between our ancestral past (Paleolithic, Neolithic) and the contemporary nutritional environment. Changes related to dietary acid load, advanced glycation end products and microbiota (via dietary choices and cooking practices) may be of relevance to depression, anxiety and other mental disorders. In particular, the results of emerging studies demonstrate the importance of prenatal and early childhood dietary practices within the developmental origins of health and disease concept. There is still much work to be done before these population studies and their mirrored advances in bench research can provide translation to clinical medicine and public health policy. However, the clear message is that in the midst of a looming global epidemic, we ignore nutrition at our peril.
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- Alan C Logan
- CAMNR, 23679 Calabasas Road Suite 542, Calabasas, CA 91302, USA
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- School of Medicine, Deakin University, IMPACT SRC, PO Box 281, Geelong, VIC 3220, Australia
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