Red Clover
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 30, 2024.
What are other common names?
- Trifolium pratense
- Bee Bread
- Beebread
- Clovone
- Cow Clover
- Creeping Clover
- Daidzein
- Flos Trifolii
- Genistein
- Isoflavone
- Meadow Clover
- Miel des Prés
- Phytoestrogen
- Purple Clover
- Trebol Rojo
- Trefoil
- Trifolium
- Trifolium Pratense
- Trèfle Commun
- Trèfle des Prés
- Trèfle Pourpre
- Trèfle Rouge
- Trèfle Rougeâtre
- Trèfle Violet
- Wild Clover
What is this product used for?
Red clover has no strong support for any health problem.
What are the precautions when taking this product?
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Always check with your doctor before you use a natural product. Some products may not mix well with drugs or other natural products.
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This product may interfere with some lab tests. Be sure to talk with your doctor about this and all drugs you are taking.
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Be sure to tell your doctor that you take this product if you are scheduled for surgery or tests.
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Red clover is not advised for use in children younger than 12 years.
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Do not use this product if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant soon. Use birth control you can trust while taking this product.
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Do not use this product if you are breastfeeding.
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Do not use this product if you are taking drugs for cancer or hormonal therapies.
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Do not use this product if you have health problems that are sensitive to hormones. These are problems like breast cancer, prostate cancer, or endometriosis.
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Take extra care if you are taking drugs to thin your blood. These are drugs like warfarin, heparin, or enoxaparin.
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Take extra care if you are taking drugs to dissolve blood clots. These are drugs like alteplase, reteplase, or streptokinase.
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Take extra care if you are taking drugs to help with swelling or inflammation. These are drugs like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen.
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Take extra care if you are taking drugs that contain hormones. These are drugs like birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy.
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Take extra care if you are taking drugs that affect your hormones. These are drugs like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, anastrozole, exemestane, fluvestrant, letrozole, or tamoxifen.
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Take extra care and check with your doctor if you have:
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Bleeding problems
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Cancer
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Problems with your uterus
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Hormonal disorders
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What should I watch for?
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Upset stomach
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Stomach tenderness
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Low appetite
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Swelling in your feet
When do I need to call the doctor?
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Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the ER right away.
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Very bad throwing up
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Bruising or bleeding that is not normal
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Changes in menstrual periods like lots of bleeding, spotting, or bleeding between cycles.
Last Reviewed Date
2024-08-01Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer
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