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Saw palmetto and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with saw palmetto.

Minor

Multivitamins With Minerals Saw Palmetto

Minor Drug Interaction

The tannic acid present in some herbs like St. John's wort and saw palmetto may inhibit the absorption of iron. The administration of these herbs and iron-containing supplements should be separated by several hours.

References

  1. Miller LG (1998) "Herbal medicinals: selected clinical considerations focusing on known or potential drug-herb interactions." Arch Intern Med, 158, p. 2200-11

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Saw palmetto drug interactions

There are 26 drug interactions with saw palmetto.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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