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What is Flax Seed Oil capsules? Derived from the seeds of a slender annual plant, it is also known as linseed. Traditional medicinal uses include treating coughs, colds, constipation, and urinary tract infections. It has also been used as a topical demulcent and emollient. Flaxseed is a concentrated source of omega-3 fatty acids. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

18 patients in the community are taking or have taken Flax Seed Oil capsules.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
General health 7 38%
Other 6 33%
Treat Parkinson's 2 11%
Stiffness/spasticity 1 5%
Constipation 1 5%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Flax Seed Oil capsules.

  0 - day 0 mg day 2 day 100 mg day 1000 mg day 1200 mg day 1300 mg day 2000 mg day 3000 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 6 Number of Patients: 6 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Flax Seed Oil capsules or how long patients were taking Flax Seed Oil capsules before stopping.

Currently taking Flax Seed Oil capsules

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
3
1
4
3

Stopped taking Flax Seed Oil capsules

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
0
1
1
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Flax Seed Oil capsules (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 3 100% Other: 100%


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