I wanted to find out if it’s ok to have a Vit C and Glutathione infusion to help with a cold whilst taking Ribociclib?
Hi etge,
Thank you for posting.
It’s understandable that you’d like to know about infusions to help with a cold whilst you are taking ribociclib.
Many people ask about vitamin and herb supplements as they want to do as much as possible to be healthy. However, there is much we don’t know about supplements and herbal remedies. Herbal treatments don’t have to comply with the same regulations or rigorous testing that conventional medicines do. For many products there is a lack of research to support their use, and some can interfere with conventional medicines including cancer treatments, such as ribociclib.
Your treatment team may recommend that you avoid taking herbs or supplements, including some vitamin and minerals while you’re on treatment. So it’s important to speak to your breast care nurse, treatment team, GP, or a pharmacist before taking any supplements
You can also search this American website, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, for information about individual herbs and vitamins. Each has sections on existing evidence and what known interaction there is with other medications. You can also search herbal products and supplements on the European website Complementary and Alternative Medicine for cancer. Both have information about vitamin c but not glutathione.
You may find the World Cancer Research Fund – Cancer and Nutrition Helpline useful. Through this helpline you can speak to an oncology dietician about the infusion you’re thinking about having.
Do speak to your breast care nurse or treatment team about the symptoms of a cold that you have. It’s important to let them know if you’re feeling unwell so they can support you. You may also find it helpful to discuss vitamin c and glutathione infusions with them.
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