What is Evening Primerose Oil Capsules?

Firstly Evening primrose is a plant also known as Primrose Seed Oil,Scabish, Sun Drop, and other names. Evening Primerose Oil Capsules therefore are made from this plant.

 

Secondly It is  sold as an herbal supplement. Thirdly and most important Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

 

Important Information

Generally follow all directions on the product label and package. Similarly tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this product if you are allergic to evening primrose or if you have:

• a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; or
• if you are pregnant.

Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have:

• epilepsy or a seizure disorder; or
• schizophrenia.

Evening primrose is considered possibly safe to use while breast-feeding. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.

How should I take evening primrose?

When considering the use of herbal supplements, seek the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements.

If you choose to use evening primrose, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label.

Do not use different formulations (e.g., tablets, liquids, and others) of evening primrose at the same time, unless specifically directed to do so by a health care professional. Using different formulations together increases the risk of an overdose of evening primrose.

Call your doctor if the condition you are treating with evening primrose does not improve, or if it gets worse while using this product.

Evening primrose can affect blood-clotting and may increase your risk of bleeding. If you need surgery, dental work, or a medical procedure, stop taking evening primrose at least 2 weeks ahead of time.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What should I avoid while taking evening primrose?

 

Avoid using evening primrose together with other herbal/health supplements that can also affect blood-clotting. This includes angelica (dong quai), capsicum, clove, danshen, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, horse chestnut, panax ginseng, poplar, red clover, saw palmetto, turmeric, and willow.

Evening Primerose Oil Capsules side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

 

Stop using evening primrose and call your healthcare provider at once if you have:

• easy bruising or bleeding; or
• a bleeding that will not stop.

Common side effects may include:

• upset stomach;
• nausea;
• diarrhea; or
• headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Evening Primerose Oil Capsules?

Do not take evening primrose without medical advice if you are using any of the following medications:

• a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven);
• medicine to treat a mental illness; or
• NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)–aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

Further information

• Consult with a licensed healthcare professional before using any herbal/health supplement.