Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil appears to be effective in some cases of rheumatoid arthritis. Evening Primrose Oil might be helpful in some other inflammatory disorders, such as Sjogren's syndrome and ulcerative colitis. Possible other indications include acute respiratory distress syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, elevated serum lipids, hypertension, and osteoporosis. Evening Primrose Oil has been helpful in some cancers, principally cerebral gliomas. It hasn't proved helpful for menopausal flushing, premenstrual syndrome, or tardive dyskinesia. It might be indicated in some cases for atopic dermatitis and for uremic skin conditions in hemodialysis patients. It probably shouldn't be used to enhance immunity since it may be immunosuppressive.

Nursing mothers and women who are pregnant should avoid Evening Primrose Oil supplements. Individuals with a history of partial complex seizure disorders should avoid using Evening Primrose Oil. Individuals with other types of seizure disorders and schizophrenics who are being treated with certain neuroleptic drugs, which may lower seizure threshold, should avoid using Evening Primrose Oil. Individuals with hemophilia or other hemorrhagic diatheses and individuals taking warfarin should apply caution in the use of Evening Primrose Oil due to the possible antithrombotic activity. Evening Primrose Oil supplementation should be stopped before surgical procedures. Individuals with immune deficiency disorders, such as AIDS, should apply caution in the use of Evening Primrose Oil due to its possible inhibition of lymphocyte function. Evening Primrose Oil might cause gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting. Headaches have been reported in individuals taking Evening Primrose Oil. Evening Primrose Oil might precipitate symptoms of undiagnosed complex partial seizures and should be used, if at all, with extreme caution in individuals with a history of seizure disorder or individuals using medicines that lower the seizure threshold, like aliphatic phenothiazines. Use of Evening Primrose Oil in schizophrenics who are being treated with certain neuroleptic agents which lower seizure threshold e.g., aliphatic phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine might cause partial complex seizures and other types of seizures. Interactions might occur between Evening Primrose Oil and aspirin, NSAIDs, and warfarin. If such interactions were to occur, they may be manifested by increased susceptibility to bruising, hematuria, and nosebleeds. If these symptoms occur, Evening Primrose Oil use should be stopped. Interactions might occur if Evening Primrose Oil is used with supplements which have antithrombotic activity (such as fish oils). This might be manifested by increased susceptibility to bruising and nosebleeds. Interactions might occur if Evening Primrose Oil is used with such herbs as garlic and ginkgo. Such interactions may be manifested by easy bruising and nosebleeds. This website is intended to educate and inform, and should not replace discussions with your doctor.