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A member asked:

Could evening primrose oil cause weight gain? could it make me constipated or bloated? i started taking it 2 weeks ago and have noticed this.

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Primrose oil: Stop taking it now and see if your symptoms clear in a few days. If so you know what to do. If not, you need to see your doctor about your symptoms that do not appear to be related to primrose oil.

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Answered 5/29/2016

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