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Eleuthero

Also indexed as:Acanthopanax senticosus, Eleutherococcus senticosus
Eleuthero: Main Image© Steven Foster

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Botanical names:
Acanthopanax senticosus, Eleutherococcus senticosus

Interactions with Supplements, Foods, & Other Compounds

In one case report, a person taking eleuthero with digoxin developed dangerously high serum digoxin levels.17 Although a clear cause-and-effect relationship could not be established, it is wise for someone taking digoxin to seek the advise of a doctor before taking eleuthero.

Interactions with Medicines

Certain medicines interact with this supplement.

What Are Drug Interactions
Types of interactions:beneficial= Beneficialadverse= Adversecheck= Check
dnicon_BeneficialReplenish Depleted Nutrients

none

dnicon_BeneficialReduce Side Effects
Bicalutamide
Capecitabine
Cisplatin
Cladribine
Cyclophosphamide
Cytarabine
Docetaxel
Erlotinib
Etoposide
Floxuridine
Fludarabine
Fluorouracil
Hydroxyurea
Influenza Virus Vaccine
Irinotecan
Mercaptopurine
Methotrexate
Paclitaxel
Thioguanine
Vinblastine
Vincristine
dnicon_BeneficialSupport Medicine

none

dnicon_AvoidReduces Effectiveness

none

dnicon_AvoidPotential Negative Interaction
Clopidogrel
Digoxin
Dipyridamole
Ticlopidine
Warfarin
dnicon_CheckExplanation Required
Busulfan
Carboplatin
Carmustine
Chlorambucil
Ifosfamide
Lomustine
Mechlorethamine
Melphalan
Polifeprosan 20 with Carmustine
Thiotepa
Uracil Mustard
The Drug-Nutrient Interactions table may not include every possible interaction. Taking medicines with meals, on an empty stomach, or with alcohol may influence their effects. For details, refer to the manufacturers’ package information as these are not covered in this table. If you take medications, always discuss the potential risks and benefits of adding a supplement with your doctor or pharmacist.
References

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