Feverfew
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Dysmenorrhea
Headache, Migraine
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Summary
Anticoagulants
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
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Interactions with Feverfew

No specific interactions between feverfew and conventional medications have been adequately researched to draw conclusions. However, a potential interaction with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) has been raised, because of prostaglandin inhibition by NSAIDs, which may reduce the effectiveness of feverfew (Miller 1998). Additionally, because of the platelet inhibitory effects of feverfew, patients taking anticoagulants with feverfew should be monitored closely for clinical signs of bleeding abnormalities.


References

Miller LG. Herbal medicinals: selected clinical considerations focusing on known or potential drug-herb interactions. Arch Intern Med. 1998;158(20):2200-2211.


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