Is Bilberry a Blood Thinner?
There Is Some Concern That Bilberry Might Slow Blood Clotting. Taking Bilberry Along with Medications That Also Slow Clotting Might Increase the Chances of...
There is some concern that bilberry might slow blood clotting. Taking bilberry along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.
Who should not take bilberry?
Do not take bilberry without medical advice if you are using any of the following medications:
- insulin or oral diabetes medicine; or.
- medicine used to prevent blood clots, such as clopidogrel (Plavix), dalteparin, enoxaparin, heparin, or warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).
What are the side effects of bilberry?
Common side effects of Bilberry include:
- Wasting syndrome (cachexia): weight loss, muscle loss, fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite.
- Anemia.
- Yellowing skin and eyes (jaundice)
- Excitation at high doses (animal studies)
- May affect blood sugar levels.
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