If you are currently being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use cartilage supplements without first talking to your healthcare provider.

Thiazide Diuretics

Cartilage contains high amounts of calcium. Thiazide diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide, can raise calcium levels in the blood. Therefore, using cartilage supplements together with this type of diuretic could lead to dangerously high levels of calcium.