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• Fenugreek is a commonly used flavoring agent and food product. Fenugreek is also accessible as an herbal supplement. The information contained in this leaflet refers to the use of fenugreek as an herbal supplement. When used as a food product, the benefits and potential side effects of fenugreek may be smaller pronounced than when it is used as an herbal supplement.
• Do not take fenugreek without first talking to your doctor if you have a bleeding or blood clotting mess or diabetes, or if you are taking any medicines to prevent or treat a blood clotting mess or diabetes. Fenugreek has been reported to affect blood clotting and blood sugar levels.
• Fenugreek has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of fenugreek may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in seat for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or another drugs. Herbal/health supplements must be purchased from a dependable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
• The use of fenugreek in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medication. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
• Fenugreek is also known as Trigonella foenum-graecum, Greek hay seed, and bird's foot.
• Fenugreek is a commonly used flavoring agent and food product. Fenugreek is also accessible as an herbal supplement. The information contained in this leaflet refers to the use of fenugreek as an herbal supplement. When used as a food product, the benefits and potential side effects of fenugreek may be smaller pronounced than when it is used as an herbal supplement.
• Fenugreek has been used orally for loss of appetite and stomach complaints. Fenugreek has also been used topically (on the skin) to treat inflammation, boils, wounds, and eczema.
• Fenugreek has not been evaluated by the FDA for safe, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of fenugreek may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in seat for these compounds. There have been instances where herbal/health supplements have been sold which were contaminated with toxic metals or another drugs. Herbal/health supplements must be purchased from a dependable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
• Fenugreek may also have uses another than those listed in this product guide.
• Do not take fenugreek without first talking to your doctor if you have a bleeding or blood clotting mess or diabetes, or if you are taking any medicines to prevent or treat a blood clotting mess or diabetes. Fenugreek has been reported to affect blood clotting and blood sugar levels.
• Also, conversation to your doctor till taking fenugreek if you have any another medical conditions, if you take medicines or herbal/health supplements another than those previously listed, or if you suffer from allergies (especially to plants). Fenugreek may not be recommended in some situations.
• Do not take fenugreek supplements without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. It is not known whether fenugreek will harm an unborn child. The amount of fenugreek customarily used in foods is not reported to be problematic.
• Do not take fenugreek without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a child. It is also not known whether fenugreek will harm a nursing infant. The amount of fenugreek customarily used in foods is not reported to be problematic.
• There is no information accessible regarding the use of fenugreek supplements by children. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a baby without first talking to the child's doctor.
• The use of fenugreek in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medication. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
• If you choose to take fenugreek, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or another health care provider.
• Standardized extracts, tinctures, and solid formulations of herbal/health supplements may provide a more dependable doze of the product.
• Take the pill forms of fenugreek with a full glass of water.
• To ensure the correct doze, measure the liquid forms of fenugreek with a dropper or a dose-measuring spoon or cup.
• Some forms of fenugreek can be brewed to form a tea for drinking.
• Topical forms of fenugreek are intended for outside use only.
• Do not use various formulations (e.g., tablets, topical formulations, teas, tinctures, and others) of fenugreek at the same time, unless specifically directed to do so by a health care professional. Using various formulations together increases the risk of an overdose of fenugreek.
• Store fenugreek as directed on the package. In common, fenugreek must be protected from easy and moisture.
• Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not use extra fenugreek to create up the missed dose.
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• Follow your healthcare provider's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
• Although uncommon, allergic reactions to fenugreek have been reported. Stop taking fenugreek and search abnormal medical attention if you experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or person; or hives.
• Fenugreek may change the color and scent of the urine. Although this is not deleterious, your doctor may question this change in color or odor since it may be similar to that caused by the metabolic mess "maple syrup urine disease".
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Do not take fenugreek without first talking to your doctor if you are taking any of the next medicines:
· a medication to control blood sugar levels such as insulin, glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Glynase, Diabeta, Micronase), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), tolbutamide (Orinase), tolazamide (Tolinase), troglitazone (Rezulin), rosiglitazone (Avandia), repaglinide (Prandin), metformin (Glucophage), and others;
· warfarin (Coumadin);
· aspirin;
· a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) including ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, others), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox, others), ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Orudis), indomethacin (Indocin), etodolac (Lodine), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), tolmetin (Tolectin), and others;
· ardeparin (Normiflo);
· dalteparin (Fragmin);
· danaparoid (Orgaran);
· enoxaparin (Lovenox);
· heparin; or
· a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor including isocarboxazid (Marplan), tranylcypromine (Parnate), or phenelzine (Nardil).
• You may not be able to take fenugreek, or you may require a dosage adjustment or particular monitoring while taking fenugreek if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
• Also, do not take any another medication at the same time as fenugreek. Due to the tall fiber content of fenugreek, it may affect the absorption of another medicines.
• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with fenugreek or affect your condition. Conversation to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider till taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines or another herbal/health supplements.
• Consult with a licensed healthcare professional till using any herbal/health supplement. Whether you are treated by a medical doctor or a practitioner trained in the use of natural medicines/supplements, create certain all your healthcare providers know about all of your medical conditions and treatments.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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