Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Night sweats, Pneumonitis, Abnormal breathing, Altered sperm motility, Chest pain, Constipation, Cough, Diarrhoea, Difficulty in paying attention, Fainting, Fatigue, Fungal infection of skin, Headache, Hearing loss, Heartburn, Indigestion, Influenza like symptoms, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Rash, Itching, Loss of appetite, Low energy, Muscle pain, Respiratory tract infection, Running nose, Sinus infection, Sinus inflammation, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Stomach upset, Trembling, Vomiting.

Expert advice for Ubi Q Soft Gelatin Capsule
Always consult your doctor before taking CoQ10 as a supplementary therapy.Precautions must be taken if you are suffering for liver problems.Diabetic patients on CoQ10 supplementation must closely monitor their blood sugar levels for sudden drop is sugar levels.Patients suffering from high blood pressure must also use CoQ10 with caution and monitor their blood pressure regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Ubi q a vitamin?
No, Ubi q is not a vitamin. It is a vitamin-like substance found throughout the body

Q. Is Ubi q FDA approved?
Yes, At least one formulation of CoQ10 has been FDA-approved as an orphan drug for rare genetic disorders such as mitochondrial deficiencies

Q. Is Ubi q natural?
Yes, Ubi q is natural as it is synthesized in the human body. CoQ10 is found in most cells of the body, with high concentrations in the heart, liver, kidney, and pancreas

Q. Is Ubi q good for weight loss?
It is not yet studied or established in humans whether Ubi q supplementation is beneficial for weight loss

Q. Is Ubi q safe/ bad for you?
If taken as a supplement at the prescribed doses Ubi q is safe, and not bad for you. Although, it may cause some side effects

Q. Is Ubi q a blood thinner/ blood thinning agent/ Plavix (clopidogrel)?
No, Ubi q does not have any known effects on blood thinning. However, if given with a blood thinning agent, it may increase the risk of bleeding

Q. Is Ubi q effective in statin myopathy?
There is some evidence that Ubi q might reduce muscle pain caused due to statin therapy which are used to lower the cholesterol. However, more research is needed to determine whether Ubi q supplementation might be beneficial

Q. Can I take Coenzyme Q10 with lisinopril?
Lisinopril is prescribed for high blood pressure. CoQ10 may be prescribed along with the blood pressure lowering medications to aid their effect. However, combined use might cause your blood pressure to go too low

Q. Can I take Ubi q with Lipitor/Crestor?
Statins are cholesterol lowering drugs. Ubi q has been found to be beneficial in statin induced muscle pain (myopathy) and may be prescribed together if you experience this side-effect. However, Ubi q is known to interact adversely with statins. Consult your physician before taking statins and CoQ10 together

Q. Can I take Coenzyme Q10 with citalopram?
There is some evidence that coenzyme Q10 might interact with antidepressants such as citalopram. Please consult your doctor before using coenzyme Q10 while on citalopram therapy

Q. Can I take Ubi q with fish oil?
There are no known serious interactions between Ubi q and fish oil

Q. Can I take Coenzyme Q10 with warfarin?
Taking coenzyme Q10 with warfarin must be avoided, as it may increase the risk of bleeding

Q. Can I take Coenzyme Q10 with other vitamins/multivitamins?
There are no known serious interactions between coenzyme Q10 other vitamins; However, please consult your doctor before using coenzyme Q10 with other vitamins or multivitamin supplementation

Q. Can I take Ubi q with Synthroid?
Ubi q may affect thyroid hormone levels and interact with synthetic thyroid agents such as Synthroid. Consult your doctor before taking Synthyroid and CoQ10 together

Q. Can I take Coenzyme Q10 with atenolol?
There is some evidence that coenzyme Q10 might interact with betablockers such as atenolol and cause excessive lowering of blood pressure. Please consult your doctor before using coenzyme Q10 while on atenolol therapy

Q. Does Ubi q reduce/lower blood pressure?
Few clinical studies have shown that Ubi q can slightly reduce blood pressure. If given with a blood pressure lowering medicine, it may excessively reduce blood pressure

Q. Does Ubi q cause weight gain?
No, Ubi q does not have any known effects on body weight

Q. Does Ubi q reduce Cholesterol/triglycerides?
No, Ubi q does not have any known cholesterol / triglyceride lowering effects

Q. Does Ubi q gives you energy?
Coenzyme Q-10 does participate in the energy production

Q. Does Ubi q cause insomnia/ gas?
Yes, Ubi q can rarely cause insomnia, and may even cause gas

Q. Does Ubi q cause hair loss?
No, Ubi q does not have any known effects on hair loss

Q. Does Ubi q cause improve egg quality?
No, Ubi q does not have any known effects on egg quality

Q. Is Ubi q good for your skin and heart?
Yes, Ubi q supplementation is known to have protective effects on the heart. Due to its antioxidant effects, it may be good for your skin.