Question 1

does evening primrose promote breast enlargement in men?

Accepted Answer

See below: Doubtful, but other medications can do this as well as chronic alcohol consumption or anything that causes a high amount of estrogen in the boday.

Question 2

how much evening primrose should u take for roseaca?

Accepted Answer

Rosacea and herbs: Supplements: supplement with gamma-linolenic acid, which improves the health of the skin. Good sources include evening primrose oil and black currant oil. Take 500 mg twice a day of either, and expect to wait at least six to eight weeks to notice results. Anti-inflammatory herbs such as ginger and turmeric may also be effective; these can be added to foods and/or taken as supplements.

Question 3

why my baby lost his heartbeat after i take 1000mg of evening primrose at the expected date?

Accepted Answer

Primrose effects: Primrose oil is sometimes used for high blood pressure in adults.It is possible that the primrose caused a drop of blood pressure in your infant and a temporary loss of heartbeat.

Question 4

is it okay to take evening primrose oil?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Oil of primrose is often used for pms and has an additional fat for those who need it.  It is usually fine to take and causes few symptoms, perhaps GI is the most common.  You need about 1-2 grams for it to help with pms.  It does not help everyone but it is worth a try rather than a prescription drug.

Question 5

is it safe for me to take evening primrose while on citalopram?

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YES/NO: In general it is safe to take them together in conventional dosages. Primrose and citalopram may both slightly increase bleeding tendencies and lower the seizure threshold. At our center we have not seen any significant interaction resulting from the combination
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Question 6

how often is it appropriate to take evening primrose oil?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: A problem with anything not prescribed by a dr. Is that we have no idea what is in the substance you are taking.Please read the very small print on the bottle that states "this is not to be used for the treatment or diagnosis of any disease".Why is that statement there?Because the fda, the oversight of drug safety in the usa, hasn't even looked at the product you are taking.Be an informed user.

Question 7

can you take passionflower and evening primrose oil together?

Accepted Answer

Not wise: Both passion flower and evening primrose oil contain chemicals that may reduce the blood's ability to form clots. When taken together, they can increase the risk of dangerous bleeding.

Question 8

ok to take evening primrose oil and divaloproex together?

Accepted Answer

Evening primrose: According to epocrates a medical app, there  is no interaction between divaloproex and evening primrose.

Question 9

can a 21 year old take evening primrose oil?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Evening primrose oil is rich in omega 3 fatty acids and can be anti-inflammatory. Other than allergy there are no reasons a 21 year old can`t take it.

Question 10

what is the maximum dose of evening primrose oil i can take a day? (21yr old male)

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Evening primrose: Depends on why you are taking it (what are you treating?) and the brand you are using. Active ingredient concentrations vary widely between products since supplements are not regulated by the fda. Also, if you are taking prescription meds &/or other supplements, there may be drug interactions that affect the active levels of the different drugs.

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