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Evening primrose oil has been used for breast pain (including breast pain related to the menstrual cycle).Evening primrose oil has not been shown to be effective for preventing or treating cancer. If you have cancer or think you may have cancer, consult your doctor.Some herbal/dietary supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details about the brand you use.The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
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Evening Primrose Oil
Uses
Evening primrose oil has been used for breast pain (including breast pain related to the menstrual cycle).Evening primrose oil has not been shown to be effective for preventing or treating cancer. If you have cancer or think you may have cancer, consult your doctor.Some herbal/dietary supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details about the brand you use.The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Notes
- Keep all regular medical and laboratory appointments.
Storage
- Refer to storage information printed on the package.
- If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist.
- Keep all medications and herbal products away from children and pets.
How To Use
- Take this product by mouth as directed.
- Follow all directions on the product package.
- If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.If your condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention.
Side Effects
- Upset stomach, nausea, soft stools, or headache may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.A very serious allergic reaction to this product is rare.
- However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before taking evening primrose oil, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this product: bleeding or clotting problems.Liquid products may contain sugar and/or alcohol.
- Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, or liver disease.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.This product is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor before using this product.This product passes into breast milk.
- Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: medications/herbal products that may increase your risk of bleeding (e.g., "blood thinners" such as warfarin and heparin, anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, herbals such as danshen/garlic/ginger).Aspirin may also increase the risk of bleeding when used with this product.
- If your doctor has directed you to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention (usually at dosages of 81-325 milligrams a day), you should continue taking it unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.
- Consult your doctor for more information.This product may interfere with certain laboratory tests (bleeding time, cholesterol levels), possibly causing false test results.
- Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this product.Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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