Bach Flower Remedies - Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) Interaction
Herbal: Bach Flower Remedies
Drug: Zoledronic Acid
Brand names:
Zometa, Aclasta, Reclast
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
Apr 13, 2024
Interaction Details
There were no interactions found between Zoledronic Acid and Bach Flower Remedies. This does not mean the potential for an interaction does not exist, however. There is often a lack of studies and data surrounding traditional medicine, especially concerning drug interactions, so it is important to always consult your provider before making any changes to your medication regimen.
Bach Flower Remedies Overview
Bach Flower Remedies, pronounced "Batch," are highly diluted preparations of various species of wildflowers developed by the physician Edward Bach in the 1930s. While many people refer to them as homeopathic products due to their dilution process, there are differences in principles between Bach flower remedies and homeopathy. Bach flower remedies are often promoted to help mental and emotional problems rather than directly treat physical ailments.
The remedies are produced from a "mother tincture," which is created by placing plant material in a bowl of water exposed to sunlight or by boiling the plant material in water. The essence of the plant is then infused into the water. The mother tincture is further diluted by adding only a few drops to distilled water, which is then usually preserved with brandy. Despite their dilution, Bach flower remedies are believed to retain vibrations or energy that rebalance the conscious and unconscious aspects of a person.
The extreme dilution of Bach flower remedies means they contain little or no detectable amounts of active ingredients, similar to homeopathic preparations. Therefore, they are not expected to have pharmacological effects, drug interactions, or side effects. However, the alcohol content in these products may cause adverse effects if consumed in large doses.
Zoledronic Acid Overview
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Zoledronic acid (Reclast) is used to prevent or treat osteoporosis (condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who have undergone menopause ('change of life,' end of regular menstrual periods). Zoledronic acid (Reclast) is also used to treat osteoporosis in men, and to prevent or treat osteoporosis in men and women who are taking glucocorticoids (a type of corticosteroid medication that may cause osteoporosis). Zoledronic acid (Reclast) is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone (a condition in which the bones are soft and weak and may be deformed, painful, or easily broken). Zoledronic acid (Zometa) is used to treat high levels of calcium in the blood that may be caused by certain types of cancer. Zoledronic acid (Zometa) is also used along with cancer chemotherapy to treat bone damage caused by multiple myeloma [cancer that begins in the plasma cells (white blood cells that produce substances needed to fight infection)] or by cancer that began in another part of the body but has spread to the bones. Zoledronic acid (Zometa) is not cancer chemotherapy, and it will not slow or stop the spread of cancer. However, it can be used to treat bone disease in patients who have cancer. Zoledronic acid is in a class of medications called bisphosphonates. It works by slowing bone breakdown, increasing bone density (thickness), and decreasing the amount of calcium released from the bones into the blood.
Bach Flower Remedies - More Interactions
Bach Flower Remedies interacts with 4 drugs
Interaction Rating Key
These severity listings are for informational use only. Never start, stop or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.
| Major | The combined use of these agents is strongly discouraged as serious side effects or other negative outcomes could occur. |
| Moderate | Use cautiously under the care of a healthcare professional or avoid this combination. A significant interaction or negative outcome could occur. |
| Minor | Be aware that there is a chance of an interaction. Watch for warning signs of a potential interaction. |
| Unknown | No interactions have been reported or no interaction data is currently available. |
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