Bee Pollen

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 13, 2024.

What are other common names?

• Bee Bread
• Bee Pollen Extract
• Buckwheat Pollen
• Honey Bee Pollen
• Honeybee Pollen
• Maize Pollen
• Pine Pollen
• Pollen

What is this product used for?

Bee pollen is used by some people for nutrients. No information from medical studies supports the use of bee pollen for any health condition.

What are the precautions when taking this product?

• Always check with your doctor before you use a natural product. Some products may not mix well with other drugs or natural products.

• Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this natural product.

• This product may interfere with some lab tests. Be sure to talk with your doctor about this and all drugs you are taking, especially warfarin (Coumadin).

• Take extra care if you are allergic to bees or pollen. This product may cause a very bad allergic reaction.

• Take extra care if you are taking drugs to thin your blood. These are drugs like warfarin (Coumadin).

• Take extra care and check with your doctor if you have allergies.

What should I watch for?

• Upset stomach

When do I need to call the doctor?

• Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the ER right away.

• Dark urine or yellow eyes and skin

• Very bad throwing up

• Very bad belly pain

• Very bad loose stools

• Very bad rash or itching

Last Reviewed Date

2023-04-27

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