Potential Interactions Between Alternative Therapies and Warfarin

Amy M. Heck, Beth A. Dewitt, and Anita L. Lukes

Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2000;57(13)

Conclusion

There is evidence that a wide range of herbal products have the potential to interact with warfarin. Pharmacists and other health care professionals should question all patients about use of alternatives and report documented interactions to FDA's MedWatch program.

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Table Potential and Documented Interactions of Herbs with Warfarin
^a Excessive amounts are necessary for this interaction to occur.

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