Evening primrose oil

Evening primrose oil

Evening primrose oil

What are other common names?

• Oenothera biennis

• Oenothera muricata

• Oenothera purpurata

• Oenothera rubricaulis

• Oenothera suaveolens

• Cis-Linolsäure
• Gewöhnliche Nachtkerze
• EPA
• Nachtkerze
• Nachtkerzenöl
• Fieberpflanze
• Königsheilmittel
• Nachtweidenkraut
• Öl der Nachtkerze
• Nachtkerzenöl
• Krätze
• Sonnentropfen

What is this product used for?

Evening primrose oil is also called EPO. Some people may use it to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Other diabetics may use it to relieve nerve pain that causes tingling and burning in the feet and legs.

What precautions should be taken when taking this product?

• Always consult your doctor before using any natural product. Some products may not mix well with medications or other natural products.

• This product may interfere with some laboratory tests. Be sure to talk to your doctor about this and any medications you are taking.

• Be sure to tell your doctor that you are taking this product if you are having surgery or tests.

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

• Be especially careful if you are taking blood thinning medications. These are medications such as warfarin, heparin or enoxaparin.

• Be especially careful if you are taking medications to dissolve blood clots. These are drugs such as alteplase, reteplase or streptokinase.

• Be especially careful if you are taking medications for swelling or inflammation. These include medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen.

• Be especially careful and consult your doctor if you have:

  • bleeding problems

What should I pay attention to?

• stomach pain

• Feeling of satiety

• stomach pain

When do I have to call the doctor?

• Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; Fever; rash; hives; itchy, discolored, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the emergency room immediately.

• Bruising or bleeding that is not normal

• Changes in menstrual periods such as heavy bleeding, spotting, or bleeding between cycles

Date of last review

June 12, 2023

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