Question 1

i have very swollen and painful cysts in my breasts. i drink evening primrose oil, 6 000mg a day, still swollen and painful. do i need to remove it?

Accepted Answer

Cysts: If you are in pain the normal course of action would be to have them removed

Question 2

does taking evening primrose help with ovarian cysts

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Evening primrose is an antiinflammatory and a  hormone modulator, so it may help somewhat with ovarian cysts.  Chasteberry and red clover are other herbs sometimes used to treat ovarian cysts.  Before you mix herbs with prescription medications, please check them out with either your md or a naturopath.  Take care.

Question 3

can evening primrose oil improve my health?

Accepted Answer

Not clear: Evening primrose oil is a source of the essential omega six fatty acid gla- and has been shown to help with the itching of eczema. There is some mixed evidence on its efficacy for treating breast symptoms, menopause and pms- i've actually seen anecdotal evidence of decreased mastalgia (breast pain). One thing i haven't seen is any convincing evidence of its harm.

Question 4

will evening primrose oil help a steenager with moods?

Accepted Answer

No evidence: I wouldn't rely on evening primrose for your teen's moods. Evening primrose oil is a source of essential omega 6 fatty acid gla. There's some mixed evidence on its efficacy for treating breast pain, menopause & pms. In contrast, omega 3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, show promise in battling mood disorders. Pms may be helped slightly (poor quality data). It may interact w ssri antidepressants.

Question 5

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 6

can evening primrose oil balance your hormones?

Accepted Answer

No: No it does not. However, I have no idea what balancing one's hormones means or how it has any health benefits.

Question 7

is there any link between evening primrose oil and seizures?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The research is currently a bit inconclusive on these issues. Some research suggests a link and other articles challenge the scientific method/conclusions of these papers. However, since there is possible link to an increased risk of seizures it is still currently recommended by most healthcare professionals & evening primrose oil manufacturers that those with seizure disorders avoid using it.

Question 8

how many capsules of evening primrose oil should i take for pms?

Accepted Answer

1000-2000mg: Oil of primrose can help some people with their pms symptoms.  Usually you have to take a big enough dose from a well produced drug company for it to work.  Use 1-2grams per day starting at the lower dose; if it does not work after 1-2 months increase it .   If it does not help by then, it is probably not going to work for you.

Question 9

can evening primrose oil interact with thyroid medication?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely if . . .: Check out http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=1463-0,1059-10639 assuming you're referring to Levothyroxine (there are thyroid medications for an overactive thyroid, too). Do be careful w/your Clonazepam as it can cause confusion, addiction &amp; increase risk for falls &amp; fractures (at least in elderly, no, you don't qualify yet).

Question 10

can you take evening primrose oil and cod liver oil together?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Because they are likely absorbed similarly, i can fathom no reason why they cannot be taken at the same time.

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