Fenugreek 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Fenugreek 600 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.
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Fenugreek 600 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for blood sugar control, boosting breast milk supply, high cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 389 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Fenugreek. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: 600 mg of fenugreek seed per capsule. Fenugreek is used in traditional medicine and has been studied for its potential effects on sexual function, period pain, and blood sugar control.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—vegetable cellulose, rice flour, and calcium silicate—which are fillers and binders that hold the supplement together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Fenugreek is rated possibly effective for sexual dysfunction and period pain (dysmenorrhea), and possibly effective for diabetes support. That means there's some evidence it may help with these uses, but the research isn't conclusive yet.
If you're thinking about using it for one of these reasons, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it makes sense for your situation and how it fits with any other treatment you're getting.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Fenugreek seed is generally well tolerated when taken in supplement doses, though some people experience abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, gas, upset stomach, nausea, or low blood sugar. Rare but serious allergic reactions—including severe swelling of the throat, bronchospasm, and shock—have been reported.
Avoid medicinal use during pregnancy, since fenugreek may affect the uterus; it may also cause an unusual body odor in newborns if used right before delivery. For breastfeeding, the evidence on safety is limited, so discuss it with your healthcare provider first.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or clopidogrel), diabetes medications, theophylline, phenytoin, sildenafil, or any blood pressure medication. All of these interactions are documented at Moderate severity.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Fenugreek may be worth considering if you're interested in natural support for sexual function, period pain, or blood sugar, and you're not taking blood thinners, diabetes drugs, seizure medications, or certain heart or breathing drugs. If you do take any prescription medications, check them against the interaction tool on this page before starting.
Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you're pregnant, planning to breastfeed, or have any allergies.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2019.
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General information
Key facts about Fenugreek 600 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Answer |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 083000162145 |
| Net contents | 90 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 184709 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Adult Male (18-50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Fenugreek 600 mg by Nature's Answer, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fenugreek | 600 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Rice Flour, Calcium Silicate
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Seals/Symbols
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Formula
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Supports Men's Sexual Health
Trigonella foenum-graecum
General Statements
Since 1972
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Vegan
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule 2-3 times a day with food or water.
Precautions
Warning: Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, planning any medical procedure or have a medical condition, consult with your healthcare practitioner before use.
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Fenugreek
Interacts with389 drugs
Fenugreek is a common kitchen spice that is also taken as a supplement, mainly for blood sugar, cholesterol, and to support breast milk production. So...
Fenugreek monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Rice Flour, Calcium Silicate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Fenugreek 600 mg by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Fenugreek 600 mg by Nature's Answer interacts with a significant number of medications through its potential effects on blood clotting, blood sugar, blood pressure, and how your liver processes certain drugs.
The most serious interactions involve blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs like warfarin and clopidogrel—fenugreek may add to their effects and raise bleeding risk. Altogether, these interactions span 389 individual medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Fenugreek can lower blood sugar, so if you take diabetes medications, combining them could push your glucose too low. It may also reduce how well your body uses theophylline (an asthma and breathing drug), phenytoin (a seizure medication), and sildenafil (Viagra), potentially making those less effective.
The seed may also have mild blood-pressure-lowering effects, which could add to blood pressure medications like metoprolol.
All of these interactions are documented at Moderate severity—meaning they're worth paying attention to, but they're not necessarily dangerous if monitored. If you're on any of these drug types, or any prescription medication at all, run your exact medicines through the interaction checker below before you start fenugreek.
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The ingredients in Fenugreek 600 mg interact with 389 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Fenugreek 600 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Fenugreek
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Anisindione interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
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FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Fenugreek 600 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
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FenugreekAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Fenugreek + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Fenugreek 600 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.
Fenugreek
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects when used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Some of the constituents in fenugreek have antiplatelet effects in animal and in vitro research. However, common fenugreek products might not contain sufficient concentrations of these constituents for clinical effects. A clinical study in patients with coronary artery disease or diabetes shows that taking fenugreek seed powder 2.5 grams twice daily for 3 months does not affect platelet aggregation, fibrinolytic activity, or fibrinogen levels .
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypoglycemic effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Clinical research shows that fenugreek seed can reduce fasting blood glucose and 2-hour postprandial glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might alter the clinical effects of clopidogrel by inhibiting its conversion to the active form.
Animal research shows that fenugreek seed 200 mg/kg daily for 14 days increases the maximum serum concentration of clopidogrel by 21%. It is unclear how this affects the pharmacokinetics of the active metabolite of clopidogrel; however, this study found that concomitant use of fenugreek seed and clopidogrel prolonged bleeding time by an additional 11%.
Metoprolol (Toprol)
Theoretically, fenugreek seed might have additive hypotensive effects when used with metoprolol.
Animal research shows that fenugreek seed 300 mg/kg daily for 2 weeks decreases systolic and diastolic blood pressure by 9% and 11%, respectively, when administered alone, and by 15% and 22%, respectively, when given with metoprolol 10 mg/kg.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Theoretically, fenugreek might decrease plasma levels of phenytoin.
Animal research shows that taking fenugreek seeds for 1 week decreases maximum concentrations and the area under the curve of a single dose of phenytoin by 44% and 72%, respectively. This seems to be related to increased clearance. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Sildenafil (Viagra)
Theoretically, concurrent use of sildenafil and fenugreek might reduce levels and therapeutic effects of sildenafil.
Animal research shows that taking fenugreek seeds for 1 week reduces maximum concentrations and the area under the curve of a single dose of sildenafil by 27% and 48%, respectively. So far, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Theophylline
Theoretically, fenugreek may reduce the levels and clinical effects of theophylline.
Animal research shows that fenugreek 50 grams daily for 7 days reduces the maximum serum concentration (Cmax) of theophylline by 28% and the area under the plasma drug concentration-time curve (AUC) by 22%.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, fenugreek might have additive effects with warfarin and increase the international normalized ratio (INR).
Some fenugreek constituents have antiplatelet effects, although these might not be present in concentrations that are clinically significant. In one case report, a patient taking warfarin experienced an increased INR when starting to take fenugreek in combination with boldo.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Fenugreek may also have an additive effect on blood pressure-lowering medications. Studies on animals have shown that fenugreek seed can decrease both systolic and diastolic blood pressure by up to 22% when combined with metoprolol. Therefore, it is essential to monitor your blood pressure regularly if you are taking fenugreek and metoprolol together or any other antihypertensive drugs.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Fenugreek 600 mg, from the product label.
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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.
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