What other drugs will affect saw palmetto?
Do not take saw palmetto without the advice of a doctor if you are using any of the
following medications:
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a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
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flutamide (Eulexin);
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garlic or ginkgo biloba;
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birth control pills;
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iron supplements such as ferrous fumarate ferrous
gluconate, or ferrous sulfate;
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hormone replacement therapy;
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estrogen or testosterone;
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an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as
ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren),
etodolac (Lodine), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), and others; or
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medication used to prevent blood clots, such as alteplase
(Activase), anistreplase (Eminase), clopidogrel (Plavix), dipyridamole (Persantine),
streptokinase (Kabikinase, Streptase), ticlopidine (Ticlid), and urokinase (Abbokinase).
There may be other drugs not listed that can affect saw palmetto. Tell your
healthcare provider about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This
includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start
using a new medication without telling your healthcare provider.
Where can I get more information?
Your doctor, pharmacist, or healthcare provider may have more information about saw
palmetto.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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