CoQ10 coenzyme Q-10 and Option 2

• Generic Name: ubiquinone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Coenzyme Q10, CoQ10, elppa CoQ10, LiQsorb, Q-Sorb Co Q-10, QuinZyme, Co-Q10, NutraDrops, Liquid Co-Q10, Co Q-10, Coenzyme Q10, LiQ-10

CoQ10 is a vitamin-like substance that is made naturally in the body. This medicine is also known as Coenzima, Ubidcarenone, Ubidécarénone, and Ubiquinol.

CoQ10 is likely effective in alternative medicine as an aid in treating coenzyme Q-10 deficiency, or reducing the symptoms of mitochondrial disorders (conditions that affect energy-production in the cells of the body).

CoQ10 is also possibly effective in preventing migraine headaches, lowering blood pressure, preventing a second heart attack, or slowing the progression of early Parkinson's disease. This medicine is also possibly effective in improving symptoms in people with congestive heart failure, nerve problems caused by diabetes, Huntington's disease, muscular dystrophy, or macular degeneration (age-related vision loss).

CoQ10 has also been used to treat Alzheimer's disease, high cholesterol, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease). However, research has shown that this medicine may not be effective in treating these conditions.

Research also has shown that CoQ10 is not likely to be effective in increasing athletic performance.

Other uses not proven with research have included treating asthma, COPD, cancer, diabetes, certain heart problems, fibromyalgia, hepatitis C, kidney problems, high blood pressure during pregnancy, muscle problems caused by taking "statin" cholesterol medicine, and other conditions.

CoQ10 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.

CoQ10 may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

• Generic Name: levonorgestrel
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aftera, EContra EZ, EContra One-Step, Fallback Solo, My Choice, My Way, New Day, Next Choice One Dose, Opcicon One-Step, Plan B One-Step, React, Take Action, My Way, Next Choice, Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, Skyla

Levonorgestrel is an emergency contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or after failure of another birth control method. It works by preventing a woman's egg from fully developing. It may also prevent the attachment of the woman's egg to the wall of the uterus (womb).

No contraceptive method is 100 percent effective. Birth control methods such as having surgery to become sterile or not having sex are more effective. This medicine should not be used as a regular method of birth control. Discuss your options for birth control with your doctor.

Plan B One-Step® is available as an over-the-counter medicine for any woman of childbearing potential.