Full Spectrum Fenugreek 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Full Spectrum 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.
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
Full Spectrum Fenugreek 600 mg is a dietary supplement by Planetary Herbals with 2 active ingredients. 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 seed extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Full Spectrum Fenugreek 600 mg by Planetary Herbals
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
Full Spectrum Fenugreek contains 2 active ingredients — fenugreek seed extract and fenugreek — both sourced from the same plant. The product also includes inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, sorbitol, modified cellulose gum, stearic acid, and silica, which serve as binders, fillers, and capsule material.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence shows fenugreek is possibly effective for sexual dysfunction, dysmenorrhea (period pain), and diabetes. These ratings reflect clinical research showing the herb can influence blood sugar and some aspects of sexual and menstrual health, though the data isn't conclusive enough for a stronger claim.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Fenugreek is generally well tolerated at food amounts, but supplement doses like those in this product may cause side effects. The most common are abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, indigestion, gas, nausea, and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Rare but serious allergic reactions — including throat swelling (angioedema), airway constriction (bronchospasm), and shock — have been reported. The safety data advises against medicinal use during pregnancy because fenugreek may affect the uterus; if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
For breastfeeding, the evidence is limited — it's often used to support milk supply, but you should discuss it with your provider first before starting.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or clopidogrel), diabetes medications, theophylline for asthma, metoprolol for heart or blood pressure, phenytoin for seizures, or sildenafil for erectile dysfunction. All these interactions are Moderate in 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.
This product is geared toward supporting sexual function, period health, and blood sugar — but only if fenugreek is right for you and your medications. If you take any blood thinner, diabetes drug, heart medication, seizure medication, asthma drug, or erectile dysfunction treatment, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Avoid it if you're pregnant, and discuss it with your provider if you're breastfeeding or have a history of allergic reactions.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 31, 2018.
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 Full Spectrum Fenugreek 600 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Planetary Herbals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 021078105282 |
| Net contents | 120 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 31, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 179431 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Full Spectrum Fenugreek 600 mg by Planetary Herbals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fenugreek seed extract | 400 mg | -- |
| Fenugreek | 200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sorbitol, modified Cellulose Gum, Stearic Acid, Silica
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General Statements
Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels when used as part of your diet.
Approved by Michael Tierra L.Ac, O.M.D
Research suggests that fenugreek helps support healthy blood sugar and insulin levels when used as part of your diet.
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 1 tablet daily with a meal.
Precautions
Caution: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, breastfeeding, or diabetic, consult your health care professional before using this product.
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formula
Full Spectrum Fenugreek combines a traditional fenugreek seed powder with a fenugreek seed extract rich in galactomannan fibers.
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.
General
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Full Spectrum Fenugreek 600 mg by Planetary Herbals label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Full Spectrum Fenugreek 600 mg by Planetary Herbals
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Fenugreek seed extract
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 seed extract monograph & interactionsFenugreek
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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sorbitol, Modified Cellulose Gum, Stearic Acid, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Full Spectrum Fenugreek 600 mg by Planetary Herbals Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Full Spectrum Fenugreek 600 mg by Planetary Herbals interacts with several medication types through its fenugreek content.
The most serious interactions are Moderate in severity and span blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (anticoagulants/antiplatelets), diabetes medications, asthma drugs, heart medications, seizure drugs, and erectile dysfunction medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Fenugreek may add to the effects of blood thinners like warfarin, raising your clotting time (INR), or boost the action of antiplatelet drugs like clopidogrel in ways that aren't fully clear. It can also lower blood sugar alongside diabetes drugs, potentially pushing your levels too low.
The ingredient may reduce how well theophylline (an asthma medication) works in your body, lower blood pressure when combined with metoprolol, decrease seizure drug levels, and reduce the effectiveness of sildenafil for erectile dysfunction.
Altogether, these interactions span 389 individual medications. Before you start this product, run your exact prescription and over-the-counter medications through the interaction checker on this page, and talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist — especially if you take any blood thinner, diabetes medication, heart or blood pressure drug, seizure medication, asthma drug, or erectile dysfunction treatment.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Full Spectrum Fenugreek 600 mg interact with 389 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Full Spectrum Fenugreek 600 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Fenugreek seed extract
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Full Spectrum 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 interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Full Spectrum 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 Full Spectrum 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
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Full Spectrum 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, Caffeine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Full Spectrum 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 seed extract
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 Full Spectrum Fenugreek 600 mg, from the product label.
Planetary Herbals
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- Planetary Herbals, LLC
- Street Address
- P.O. Box 1760
- City
- Soquel
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 95073
- Web Address
- www.planetaryherbals.com
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Full Spectrum Fenugreek 600 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.
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The 30 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.
Fenugreek 30 references
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