How long you can take these supplements for?

[jamo]

How long can you take glucosamine and chrondroitin before you take a break? I know that it is advisable to take a break from quercetin. What about the above supplements, advise needed. I have found sucess recently taking this product in combination with quercetin. Not a cure, but relief in pain levels.

Thanks.

[webslave]

My own rule of thumb is not to take any medication, supplement or even food on a daily, extended basis unless absolutely necessary.

[pvdiamon]

I haven't seen anything that said to take medication holidays from Quercetin--where did that come from? My impression of Chondroitin/glucosamine from the arthritis literature is that one would likely need it continually, especially if symptoms persist. Obviously, if symptoms go into remission, a drug holiday is indicated.

[webslave]

I and others have found short breaks from phytotherapy actually increases the efficacy. Purely anecdotal.