Does Bladder 2.2 interact with any prescription medications?

The list below includes some of the more common potential interactions. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list or take the place of advice from your healthcare provider. As with any dietary supplement, discuss with your pharmacist and/or healthcare team to determine whether Bladder 2.2 can be taken along with your medications.

Antibiotics: Taking calcium, magnesium, and/or zinc (in Bladder 2.2) along with antibiotics can decrease their absorption and effectiveness. Depending on which antibiotic is prescribed, you may need to separate Bladder 2.2 from the antibiotic, as indicated below.

Cephalexin (Keflex): Take at least 3 hours before Bladder 2.2.Tetracycline antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, demeclocycline): Separate by 4 hours. Quinolone antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gemifloxacin (Factive), levofloxacin (Levaquin), Moxifloxacin (Avelox)): Separate by 6 hours.

Levodopa: Vitamin B6 may reduce the effects of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa. Do not take Bladder 2.2 along with levodopa unless you are also taking carbidopa. 

Oral bisphosphonates (alendronate (Fosamax), etidronate (Didronel), risedronate (Actonel), ibandronate (Boniva), tiludronate (Skelid)): Magnesium and calcium (in Bladder 2.2) can decrease the absorption of these medications. Separate from Bladder 2.2 by 2 hours. 

Penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen): Zinc may decrease the absorption of this medication. Separate Bladder 2.2 from this medication by at least 2 hours.

Retinoids (tretinoin, isotretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene, alitretinoin, bexarotene, etc.): These medications are vitamin A derivatives and may cause too much vitamin A in the body when taken with Bladder 2.2.

Thyroid hormone (levothyroxine, Synthroid): Minerals in Bladder 2.2 can reduce absorption of these medications. Separate Bladder 2.2 by at least 4 hours.   

Medications for overactive thyroid (methimazole, propylthiouracil): Taking iodine (in Bladder 2.2) along with these medications might change their effects. Consult with your healthcare provider if you’re taking medication for an overactive thyroid with Bladder 2.2.