How Grape Seed Extract interacts with Antiplatelet medications
Interaction Type: Drug/Herb Interactions	Close Window
Interaction Rating: Potential/Theoretical
Studies have reported that grape seed affects the blood's clotting ability and may alter the effects of these medications and possibly the dose needed for treatment. Use with caution.
These drugs include aspirin, dipyridamole, anagrelide, cilostazol, clopidogrel, ticlopidine, abciximab, tirofiban, eptifibatide .
Important! If you are using any of these medications or are unsure about which medications you are using, check with your pharmacist or other healthcare professional before using any dietary supplements.
References
1 Chang WC, et al. Inhibition of Platelet Aggregation and Arachidonate Metabolism in Platelets by Procyanidins. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. Dec1989;38(3):181-88. View Abstract
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