Safety Facts
Note: The information on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before taking any new dietary supplement, including Allogard.
Allogard is a dietary supplement whose individual ingredients have a long-standing reputation of safety and effectiveness. Allogard can be taken with most prescription and over-the-counter medications.
When taken as directed, Allogard is safe and poses no short-term or long-term health risks. When taken as directed, Allogard is not addictive or habit-forming. If you wish to stop taking Allogard after taking the supplement daily for more than one month, we recommend that you gradually taper down your dose over 7-21 days. Although abrupt discontinuation is not unsafe, discontinuing gradually may reduce the likelihood of a recurrence of symptoms.
There are no reported harmful side effects associated with Allogard. Most people that take Allogard experience no side effects. If in the rare case side effects do occur, they tend to be mild and often disappear. Possible side effects include (as disclosed on WebMD's safety pages for each ingredient included in the Allogard formula: (1) N-Acetyl Cysteine, (2) Vitamin C (3) Spirulina, (4) Garlic Extract, and (5) Pine Bark Extract:
- diarrhea
- bad breath
- fatigue
- stomach upset
- headache
- gas
- restlessness
- gastrointestinal discomfort
Pregnant and nursing women should not take Allogard (or any health supplement) without the approval of a physician.
Do not exceed the recommended dose of four capsules at once or six capsules daily. Exceeding the maximum dose is not unsafe, although it may result in discomfort. Before taking Allogard, talk your doctor if you are taking any prescription medications. Allogard may increase the effects of blood thinning medications.
Birth Control
Allogard will not reduce the effectiveness of birth control or interact with contraceptive medication. However, we advise that you talk to your doctor before taking Allogard or any new supplement.
Alcohol
Do not consume alcohol until you are familiar with the effects of Allogard. In general, consumption of moderate amounts of alcohol is safe while taking Allogard. However, we advise that you talk to your doctor before taking Allogard or any new supplement.
Other Supplements
In general, it is safe to take Allogard if you are also taking other vitamins or nutritional supplements. Of course, we always recommend talking with your doctor before taking any new supplements.