Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Bluebonnet
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg is a dietary supplement by Bluebonnet with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for eczema and skin health, pms symptoms, breast pain (mastalgia).Based on those ingredients, 309 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Evening Primrose Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg by Bluebonnet
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This softgel contains 1,300 mg of evening primrose oil, a plant-based supplement rich in beneficial fats. The four active ingredients are gamma-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, oleic acid, and polyunsaturated fat — all fatty acids that come naturally from the evening primrose seed.
The capsule itself is made from bovine gelatin, glycerin, and purified water — the inactive ingredients that hold the oil and make it easy to swallow.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence we hold covers oleic acid's effects on cholesterol and heart health. Oleic acid is rated as possibly effective for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and possibly effective for coronary heart disease — meaning the research shows some promise, but it's not definitive yet.
We don't have effectiveness ratings for the other active ingredients in this product, so we can't comment on what the full evening primrose oil formula does beyond what oleic acid shows.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Oleic acid in food amounts — like what you'd get from olive oil — is considered safe. However, the concentrated doses in supplements haven't been well studied, and the safety data in pregnancy and breastfeeding isn't solid enough to be certain either way.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product to make sure it's right for you. No adverse effects (side effects from taking it) were reported in the data we hold.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take antidiabetes drugs (pills or injections for blood sugar control), check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — oleic acid in this product may increase how strong those drugs are, and your dose might need adjusting. No other medication interactions are documented for the other ingredients we could evaluate.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.
Evening primrose oil is a reasonable choice if you're looking for a plant-based source of essential fatty acids, especially if you're interested in cholesterol or heart health support. If you take antidiabetes drugs, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist first — oleic acid may strengthen their effect.
Anyone taking other medications should run them through the checker on this page before adding this supplement to your routine.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 2024.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bluebonnet |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 743715009202 |
| Net contents | 30 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 314795 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | No Allergies, Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg by Bluebonnet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Gamma-Linolenic Acid | 135 mg | -- |
| Total Fat | 1.5 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Linoleic Acid | 940 mg | -- |
| Oleic Acid | 75 mg | -- |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
| Evening Primrose Oil | 1300 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Bovine Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one softgel daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Formula
Bluebonnet's Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg softgels are formulated with primrose seed oil, a source of unsaturated fatty acids - gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), linoleic acid, and oleic acid to support women's health and immune health.
Formulation
Cold pressed without the use of chemical solvents. Made in USA from domestic and imported ingredients.
Cold pressed without the use of chemical solvents. Free of milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame. Also free of corn, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar. This product does not contain common GE genes or proteins. Visitigenprogram.com IGEN Non-GMO tested
Women's health & immune support
Gluten free Soy free
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Precautions
Caution: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg by Bluebonnet label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg by Bluebonnet
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Evening Primrose Oil
Interacts with234 drugs
Evening primrose oil is a seed oil rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid, that is popularly used for skin conditions, PMS, and bre...
Evening Primrose Oil monograph & interactions- › Gamma-Linolenic Acid
- › Linoleic Acid
- › Oleic Acid
Other (inactive) ingredients: Bovine Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg by Bluebonnet Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Bluebonnet's Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg contains oleic acid, which has documented interactions with medications.
The main concern is with antidiabetes drugs (the ones you take to lower blood sugar): oleic acid may increase their effects, which means your blood sugar could drop more than expected.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
We were unable to check three other ingredients in this product — gamma-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, and polyunsaturated fat — because we don't hold interaction data for them. That doesn't mean they don't interact; it means we simply haven't evaluated them yet.
Altogether, these interactions span 86 individual medications. Before you start this supplement, check your exact medications with the search tool on this page.
If you take any antidiabetes drugs, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — they can help you decide whether this product makes sense for you and whether your dose needs any adjustment.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg interact with 309 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Evening Primrose Oil
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Acenocoumarol interactionAcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilPhenothiazines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking evening primrose oil with phenothiazines might increase the risk of convulsions.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Acepromazine interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Anticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilCytochrome P450 2c9 (cyp2c9) Substrates, Phenothiazines Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Evening Primrose OilAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Evening Primrose Oil + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Evening Primrose Oil
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, evening primrose oil may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Evening primrose oil contains gamma linolenic acid (GLA). There is preliminary clinical evidence that GLA can reduce platelet aggregation and prolong bleeding time.
Lithium
Theoretically, concomitant use of lithium with evening primrose oil might decrease lithium levels and effects.
In a case report, a patient on a stable dose of lithium for 10 years experienced a reduction in lithium levels after taking evening primrose oil 500 mg daily. Baseline levels were 0.69 mmol/L, which decreased to 0.37 mmol/L after 2 months and 0.23 mmol/L after 3 months of use. Lithium levels increased within 6 weeks of discontinuing evening primrose oil, to 0.73 mmol/L; no clinical effects were noted.
Lopinavir/Ritonavir (Kaletra)
Theoretically, evening primrose oil might increase the levels and effects of lopinavir.
In a case report, an HIV patient who took evening primrose oil (Efamol) along with lopinavir/ritonavir experienced an increase in serum levels of lopinavir to 15.2 mg/L. Six weeks after discontinuing evening primrose oil, levels of lopinavir returned to the normal range of 5-10 mg/L. When re-challenged with evening primrose oil for a week, the patient's lopinavir levels increased from 6.69 to 8.11 mg/L. It is suspected that evening primrose oil increases levels of lopinavir by inhibiting cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), which metabolizes lopinavir. However, this effect has not been reported in other research.
Phenothiazines
Theoretically, taking evening primrose oil with phenothiazines might increase the risk of convulsions.
Evening primrose oil contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). There is some concern that taking supplements containing GLA might cause seizures, or lower the seizure threshold, when taken with phenothiazines. In one report, three patients with schizophrenia who had received phenothiazines developed EEG changes suggestive of temporal lobe epilepsy after starting treatment with GLA, although none experienced an actual seizure. In another report, two patients with schizophrenia who were stabilized on phenothiazines developed seizures when evening primrose oil 4 grams daily was added. One of these patients had a prior history of seizures. It is unclear whether evening primrose oil had any additive epileptogenic effects with the phenothiazines; there is no evidence that taking evening primrose oil alone causes seizures.
Cytochrome P450 2C9 (Cyp2C9) Substrates
Theoretically, evening primrose may increase the levels and clinical effects of CYP2C9 substrates.
In vitro research shows that linoleic acid, a constituent of evening primrose oil, inhibits CYP2C9.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg, from the product label.
Bluebonnet
- Name
- Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation
- Street Address
- 12915 Dairy Ashford
- City
- Sugar Land
- State
- Texas
- ZipCode
- 77478
- Web Address
- www.bluebonnetnutrition.com
Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg by Bluebonnet: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Evening Primrose
Interacts with 234 drugsEvening primrose oil is a seed oil rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid, that is popularly used for skin conditions, PMS, and breast pain. The evidence behind most of th...
Read the full Evening Primrose monograph → Herb & supplement monographOleic Acid
Interacts with 86 drugsOleic acid is a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found mainly in olive oil, canola oil, avocados, and nuts. As part of a Mediterranean-style diet, it is widely viewed as a healthier replace...
Read the full Oleic Acid monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Evening Primrose Oil 1300 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 34 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Oleic Acid 1 reference
- Madigan C, Ryan M, Owens D, et al. Dietary unsaturated fatty acids in type 2 diabetes: higher levels of postprandial lipoprotein on a linoleic acid-rich sunflower oil diet compared with an oleic acid-rich olive oil diet. Diabetes Care 2000;23:1472-7. PubMed
Evening Primrose 33 references
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- Keen H, Payan J, Allawi J, et al. Treatment of diabetic neuropathy with gamma-linolenic acid. The gamma-Linolenic Acid Multicenter Trial Group. Diabetes Care 1993;16:8-15.
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