Cr-GTF

Generic name: Chromium Picolinate
Drug class: Minerals and electrolytes

Usage of Cr-GTF

Chromium is a mineral found in certain foods. The body needs only trace amounts of chromium, and deficiency of this mineral in humans is rare.

Cr-GTF works together with insulin produced by the pancreas to metabolize carbohydrates.

Cr-GTF has been used in alternative medicine to treat chromium deficiency, as an aid to controlling blood sugar in people with diabetes or prediabetes, to lower cholesterol, and as a weight-loss supplement.

Not all uses for Cr-GTF have been approved by the FDA. This medicine should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Cr-GTF is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Cr-GTF may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

Cr-GTF side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Cr-GTF may cause serious side effects. Stop using Cr-GTF and call your doctor at once if you have:

thinking problems, trouble concentrating;

problems with balance or coordination; or

liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Common side effects of Cr-GTF may include:

headache;

sleep problems (insomnia); or

mood changes, feeling irritable.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Cr-GTF

Before using Cr-GTF, talk to your healthcare provider. You may not be able to use this medicine if you have certain medical conditions.

liver disease;

kidney disease;

diabetes (especially if you use insulin);

an allergy to leather products;

mental illness;

a thyroid disorder; or

if you use steroid medicine (fluticasone, beclomethasone, prednisone, and others).

It is not known whether Cr-GTF will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant.

Chromium picolinate may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.

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Warnings

Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Cr-GTF

Other drugs may interact with chromium picolinate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

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