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.
Take this product by mouth as directed. Follow all
directions on the product package. If you have any questions, ask your
doctor or pharmacist.
If your condition lasts or gets worse, or if you think
you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right
away.
Upset stomach, nausea, soft stools, or headache may
occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or
pharmacist promptly.
A very serious allergic reaction to this product is
rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a
serious allergic reaction, including:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If
you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at
www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about
side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at
1-866-234-2345.
Before taking evening primrose oil, tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.
This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic
reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more
details.
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.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about
all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription
drugs, and herbal products).
This product is not recommended for use during
pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this product.
This product passes into breast milk, but is unlikely to
harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before
breastfeeding.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work
or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not
contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you
use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and
share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the
dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Some products that may interact with this drug
are:
- medications/herbal products that may increase your risk of
bleeding (including "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 told you to take low-dose aspirin to
prevent heart attack or stroke (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you
should keep taking the aspirin unless your doctor tells you not to. Ask
your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
This product may interfere with certain lab tests (such
as bleeding time, cholesterol levels), possibly causing false test results.
Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this
product.
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such
as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison
control center right away. US residents can call 1-800-222-1222. Canada
residents can call 1-844-764-7669.
Keep all medical and lab appointments.
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. Take your next
dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch
up.
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.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them
into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when
it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste
disposal company.