Garlic has been used for blood vessel disease
(atherosclerosis) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Consult your
doctor for more information if you have heart or blood vessel disease or
high blood pressure.
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.
Breath and body odor, upset stomach, or heartburn may
occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or
pharmacist promptly.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side
effects, including:
- easy or unusual bruising/bleeding
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 garlic, tell your doctor or pharmacist if
you are allergic to it; or to any other ingredients that may be listed on
the product label; or if you have any other allergies. This product may
contain inactive ingredients (such as soybean oil), 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/clotting problems
- stomach/abdominal problems (such as gut infections,
inflammatory bowel disease)
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about
all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription
drugs, and herbal products). Garlic may increase the risk of bleeding
problems.
Limit alcohol because it can worsen the risk of stomach
upset and bleeding problems.
Liquid forms of this product 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 may pass into breast milk. 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 drugs that may interact with this product
include:
- protease inhibitors (such as indinavir)
- non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs such
as nevirapine, efavirenz)
- isoniazid
- 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/ginger/gingko)
This product can speed up or slow down the removal of
other medications from your body, which may affect how they work. Examples
of affected drugs include acetaminophen, azole antifungals (such as
ketoconazole), chlorzoxazone, calcium channel blockers (such as diltiazem),
among others.
Aspirin may also increase the risk of bleeding when used
with this product. If your doctor has prescribed low doses of aspirin to
prevent heart attack or stroke (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you
should continue to take the aspirin. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for
more details.
This product may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal
birth control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could cause pregnancy.
Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you should use reliable backup
birth control methods while using this product. Also tell your doctor if
you have any new spotting or breakthrough bleeding, because these may be
signs that your birth control is not working well.
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.