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@florabel

Did you take them yourself on your own? Do you have an MD that you consulted with or oversaw what you took? I’ll be scared to do it on my own. They might clash with whatever meds I am on now. Thanks for your reply. I just want to learn as much as I can. I’m not familiar with both Ls. I cannot even spell them. Sorry. Are they supplements like Vit. C?

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I do not take any meds, but I will give an opinion from our friends at Mayo Clinic:
L-arginine-medicine interactions
It's important to know that L-arginine supplements can affect the way some medicines work, such as:

Blood thinners, including aspirin and warfarin (Jantoven).
Certain diuretics.
Nitroglycerin (Nitro-dur, Nitromist, Nitrostat, others).
Some high blood pressure medicines.
Erectile dysfunction medicines.
Diabetes medicines.
Who shouldn't take L-arginine
Don't take L-arginine if you've had a heart attack. There are concerns that the supplement might raise the risk of death.

L-arginine supplements can make allergies and asthma worse. Use with caution.

Don't take L-arginine supplements if you've had cold sores or genital herpes. Too much L-arginine in your system can make the virus that causes those conditions become active again.

Also, don't take L-arginine if you have kidney disease. It may disturb the balance of important minerals in the body called electrolytes. Use of L-arginine has also caused deadly irregular heart rhythms in some people who have problems with kidney function or kidney failure.

If you're scheduled to get surgery, tell your healthcare professional if you take L-arginine. You'll likely be told to stop taking the supplement at least two weeks before your procedure.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/expert-answers/l-arginine/faq-20058052