Policosanol 20 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Swanson
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Policosanol 20 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
Policosanol 20 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, heart and blood vessel health, leg pain from poor circulation (intermittent claudication).Based on those ingredients, 248 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Policosanol. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Policosanol 20 mg by Swanson
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
Swanson Policosanol contains three active ingredients—hexacosanol, octacosanol, and triacontanol—which are naturally occurring plant compounds found in plant waxes. Octacosanol is the main component and is responsible for most of the documented effects.
The capsule also contains rice flour and gelatin as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Policosanol is likely effective for intermittent claudication (leg pain on walking caused by poor circulation). However, evidence for its use in coronary heart disease, familial hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol running in families), and other conditions is insufficient to rate—the data we hold doesn't establish whether it works for those uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Policosanol is generally well tolerated in studied amounts. The most commonly reported side effects are uncommon and include headache, mild dizziness, sleepiness, irritability, insomnia, skin rash, itching, and upset stomach.
A small number of trial participants reported weight loss, though post-market data suggest this is rare. There is not enough safety information to know whether it's safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding—talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take beta-blockers or propranolol (blood pressure drugs), blood thinners or antiplatelet medications like warfarin, diabetes medications, levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson disease, or nitroprusside. All carry moderate-severity interaction risks with policosanol.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may help with leg pain from poor circulation, but if you take blood pressure medications, blood thinners, diabetes drugs, or Parkinson's medications, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist first. The data show it can interact with a wide range of medications and change how they work.
Even if you don't take prescription drugs, let your healthcare provider know you're considering it.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2019.
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 Policosanol 20 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Swanson |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 087614022048 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 188850 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| 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 Policosanol 20 mg by Swanson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Hexacosanol | 1 mg | -- |
| Octacosanol | 10 mg | -- |
| Triacontanol | 2 mg | -- |
| Policosanol | 20 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin
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These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements
Supports healthy blood lipid levels May help support healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range Science-Backed Quality Since 1969
Cardiovascular Health
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule one to two times per day with water.
Brand IP Statement(s)
BioCosanol is a registered trademark of Cyvex Nutrition, Inc. d/b/a Nutegrity. BioCosanol Policosanol
Precautions
Warning: For adults only.
Do not take this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult with your physician before use if you are taking other medications, especially cholesterol-lowering medication.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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
General
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Policosanol 20 mg by Swanson label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Policosanol 20 mg by Swanson
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Policosanol
Interacts with242 drugs
Policosanol is a mix of waxy alcohols (mostly octacosanol) made from sugar cane or other plant waxes, and it is often marketed as a natural way to low...
Policosanol monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Policosanol 20 mg by Swanson Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Swanson Policosanol 20 mg interacts with medications through its hexacosanol, octacosanol, and triacontanol content.
The most serious documented interaction is moderate in severity: all three ingredients may lower blood pressure additively when combined with beta-blockers (including propranolol), which could cause dizziness, fatigue, or lightheadedness.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
The product also carries moderate-severity risks with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (including warfarin). Policosanol can slow blood clotting, so combining it with these medications may increase bruising and bleeding risk.
Additionally, all three ingredients may enhance blood sugar-lowering effects of diabetes medications, raising the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Octacosanol specifically may worsen symptoms in people taking levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson disease.
Finally, all three ingredients may cause additive blood pressure reduction with nitroprusside, a potent blood pressure medication. Altogether, these interactions span 248 individual medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Policosanol 20 mg interact with 248 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Policosanol 20 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Policosanol
BetaxololBetoptic, Kerlone
How Betaxolol interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolBeta-blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of octacosanol with beta-blockers might result in additive hypotensive effects.
Read the full Octacosanol + Betaxolol interactionPolicosanolBeta-blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of policosanol with beta-blockers can cause additive blood pressure-lowering effects.
Read the full Policosanol + Betaxolol interactionBetrixabanBevyxxa
How Betrixaban interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PolicosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking policosanol with other antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Policosanol + Betrixaban interactionOctacosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might inhibit platelet aggregation; however, clinical research suggests that this effect may not be clinically significant.
Read the full Octacosanol + Betrixaban interactionBisoprololZebeta
How Bisoprolol interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolBeta-blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of octacosanol with beta-blockers might result in additive hypotensive effects.
Read the full Octacosanol + Bisoprolol interactionPolicosanolBeta-blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of policosanol with beta-blockers can cause additive blood pressure-lowering effects.
Read the full Policosanol + Bisoprolol interactionBisoprolol, HydrochlorothiazideZiac
How Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PolicosanolBeta-blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of policosanol with beta-blockers can cause additive blood pressure-lowering effects.
Read the full Policosanol + Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionOctacosanolBeta-blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of octacosanol with beta-blockers might result in additive hypotensive effects.
Read the full Octacosanol + Bisoprolol, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBivalirudinAngiomax, Angiomax Rtu, Angiox
How Bivalirudin interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might inhibit platelet aggregation; however, clinical research suggests that this effect may not be clinically significant.
Read the full Octacosanol + Bivalirudin interactionPolicosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking policosanol with other antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Policosanol + Bivalirudin interactionBromfenac SodiumBromsite, Prolensa
How Bromfenac Sodium interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PolicosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking policosanol with other antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Policosanol + Bromfenac Sodium interactionOctacosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might inhibit platelet aggregation; however, clinical research suggests that this effect may not be clinically significant.
Read the full Octacosanol + Bromfenac Sodium interactionCabliviCablivi
How Cablivi interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might inhibit platelet aggregation; however, clinical research suggests that this effect may not be clinically significant.
Read the full Octacosanol + Cablivi interactionPolicosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking policosanol with other antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Policosanol + Cablivi interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
How Canagliflozin interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PolicosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, policosanol might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Policosanol + Canagliflozin interactionOctacosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might have additive effects when used in combination with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Octacosanol + Canagliflozin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might have additive effects when used in combination with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Octacosanol + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionPolicosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, policosanol might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Policosanol + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PolicosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, policosanol might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Policosanol + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionOctacosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might have additive effects when used in combination with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Octacosanol + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionCangrelorKengreal
How Cangrelor interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PolicosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking policosanol with other antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Policosanol + Cangrelor interactionOctacosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might inhibit platelet aggregation; however, clinical research suggests that this effect may not be clinically significant.
Read the full Octacosanol + Cangrelor interactionCarbidopaLodosyn
How Carbidopa interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolLevodopa/carbidopa (sinemet) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use may worsen symptoms of Parkinson disease.
Read the full Octacosanol + Carbidopa interactionCarbidopa, LevodopaDhivy, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR
How Carbidopa, Levodopa interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolLevodopa/carbidopa (sinemet) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use may worsen symptoms of Parkinson disease.
Read the full Octacosanol + Carbidopa, Levodopa interactionCarbidopa, Levodopa, EntacaponeStalevo
How Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolLevodopa/carbidopa (sinemet) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use may worsen symptoms of Parkinson disease.
Read the full Octacosanol + Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interactionCarteololCartrol, Ocupress
How Carteolol interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolBeta-blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of octacosanol with beta-blockers might result in additive hypotensive effects.
Read the full Octacosanol + Carteolol interactionPolicosanolBeta-blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of policosanol with beta-blockers can cause additive blood pressure-lowering effects.
Read the full Policosanol + Carteolol interactionCarvedilolCoreg, Coreg CR
How Carvedilol interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PolicosanolBeta-blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of policosanol with beta-blockers can cause additive blood pressure-lowering effects.
Read the full Policosanol + Carvedilol interactionOctacosanolBeta-blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of octacosanol with beta-blockers might result in additive hypotensive effects.
Read the full Octacosanol + Carvedilol interactionCeliprololCelicard
How Celiprolol interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolBeta-blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concomitant use of octacosanol with beta-blockers might result in additive hypotensive effects.
Read the full Octacosanol + Celiprolol interactionPolicosanolBeta-blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of policosanol with beta-blockers can cause additive blood pressure-lowering effects.
Read the full Policosanol + Celiprolol interactionChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
How Chlorpropamide interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PolicosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, policosanol might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Policosanol + Chlorpropamide interactionOctacosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might have additive effects when used in combination with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Octacosanol + Chlorpropamide interactionCilostazolPletal
How Cilostazol interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might inhibit platelet aggregation; however, clinical research suggests that this effect may not be clinically significant.
Read the full Octacosanol + Cilostazol interactionPolicosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking policosanol with other antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Policosanol + Cilostazol interactionClopidogrelPlavix
How Clopidogrel interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PolicosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking policosanol with other antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Policosanol + Clopidogrel interactionOctacosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might inhibit platelet aggregation; however, clinical research suggests that this effect may not be clinically significant.
Read the full Octacosanol + Clopidogrel interactionDalteparinFragmin
How Dalteparin interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PolicosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking policosanol with other antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Policosanol + Dalteparin interactionOctacosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might inhibit platelet aggregation; however, clinical research suggests that this effect may not be clinically significant.
Read the full Octacosanol + Dalteparin interactionDanaparoidOrgaran
How Danaparoid interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might inhibit platelet aggregation; however, clinical research suggests that this effect may not be clinically significant.
Read the full Octacosanol + Danaparoid interactionPolicosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking policosanol with other antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Policosanol + Danaparoid interactionDapagliflozinFarxiga
How Dapagliflozin interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PolicosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, policosanol might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Policosanol + Dapagliflozin interactionOctacosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might have additive effects when used in combination with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Octacosanol + Dapagliflozin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might have additive effects when used in combination with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Octacosanol + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionPolicosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, policosanol might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Policosanol + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PolicosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, policosanol might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Policosanol + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionOctacosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might have additive effects when used in combination with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Octacosanol + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might have additive effects when used in combination with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Octacosanol + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionPolicosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, policosanol might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Policosanol + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
How Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PolicosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, policosanol might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Policosanol + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionOctacosanolAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might have additive effects when used in combination with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Octacosanol + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionDefibrotide SodiumDefitelio
How Defibrotide Sodium interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PolicosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking policosanol with other antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Policosanol + Defibrotide Sodium interactionOctacosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might inhibit platelet aggregation; however, clinical research suggests that this effect may not be clinically significant.
Read the full Octacosanol + Defibrotide Sodium interactionDiclofenacZorvolex
How Diclofenac interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might inhibit platelet aggregation; however, clinical research suggests that this effect may not be clinically significant.
Read the full Octacosanol + Diclofenac interactionPolicosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking policosanol with other antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Policosanol + Diclofenac interactionDiclofenac PotassiumCambia, Cataflam, Cataflam IR, Voltaren Rapide, Voltarol Rapid
How Diclofenac Potassium interacts with Policosanol 20 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
OctacosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, octacosanol might inhibit platelet aggregation; however, clinical research suggests that this effect may not be clinically significant.
Read the full Octacosanol + Diclofenac Potassium interactionPolicosanolAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking policosanol with other antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Read the full Policosanol + Diclofenac Potassium interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Policosanol 20 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.
Policosanol
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, taking policosanol with other antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Some clinical research shows that taking policosanol 10-50 mg daily for 7-15 days can inhibit platelet aggregation in healthy patients. Although, one clinical trial shows that taking policosanol 10 mg twice daily for 2 weeks prior to warfarin dosing does not affect warfarin pharmacokinetics or warfarin response. Furthermore, a study in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with a drug-eluting stent found that taking policosanol 40 mg plus clopidogrel and aspirin daily for 30 days modestly reduced the risk for minor bleeding events when compared with taking clopidogrel and aspirin alone. Until more is known, use with caution.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, policosanol might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that policosanol can lower blood glucose levels.
Beta-Blockers
Concomitant use of policosanol with beta-blockers can cause additive blood pressure-lowering effects.
Clinical research shows that policosanol 5 mg daily can have additive blood pressure-lowering effects in patients with hypertension who are taking beta-blockers. Also, animal research shows that policosanol can increase the blood-pressure lowering effects of propranolol.
Nitroprusside (Nitropress)
Theoretically, concomitant use of policosanol with nitroprusside might cause additive blood pressure-lowering effects.
Animal research shows that taking policosanol along with nitroprusside can increase the blood pressure-lowering effects of nitroprusside.
Propranolol (Inderal)
Animal research shows that taking policosanol along with propranolol can increase the blood pressure-lowering effects of propranolol.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, taking policosanol with warfarin might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Some clinical research shows that taking policosanol 10-50 mg daily for 7-15 days can inhibit platelet aggregation in healthy patients. However, one clinical trial shows that taking policosanol 10 mg twice daily for 2 weeks prior to warfarin dosing does not affect warfarin pharmacokinetics or warfarin response.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Policosanol 20 mg, from the product label.
Swanson
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- Swanson Health Products
- City
- Fargo
- State
- ND
- ZipCode
- 58104
- Phone Number
- 1-800-437-4148
- Web Address
- swanson.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Policosanol 20 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Policosanol
Interacts with 242 drugsPolicosanol is a mix of waxy alcohols (mostly octacosanol) made from sugar cane or other plant waxes, and it is often marketed as a natural way to lower cholesterol. Early studies from Cuba...
Read the full Policosanol monograph → Herb & supplement monographOctacosanol
Interacts with 248 drugsOctacosanol is a waxy long-chain alcohol from plant sources that is most often promoted for exercise endurance and cholesterol support, but solid human evidence is limited and results are mi...
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Policosanol 20 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 31 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.
Policosanol 15 references
- Carbajal D, Arruzazabala ML, Valdes S, Mas R. Effect of policosanol on platelet aggregation and serum levels of arachidonic acid metabolites in healthy volunteers. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 1998;58:61-4.
- Arruzazabala ML, Valdes S, Mas R, et al. Comparative study of policosanol, aspirin and the combination therapy policosanol-aspirin on platelet aggregation in healthy volunteers. Pharmacol Res 1997;36:293-7. PubMed
- Valdes S, Arruzazabala ML, Fernandez L. Effect of policosanol on platelet aggregation in healthy volunteers. Int J Clin Pharmacol Res 1996;16:67-72.
- Greyling A, De Witt C, Oosthuizen W, Jerling JC. Effects of a policosanol supplement on serum lipid concentrations in hypercholesterolaemic and heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemic subjects. Br J Nutr 2006;95:968-75. PubMed
- Abdul MI, Jiang X, Williams KM, et al. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions of echinacea and policosanol with warfarin in healthy subjects. Br J Clin.Pharmacol. 2010;69:508-15. PubMed
- Molina, Cuevas, V, Arruzazabala, M. L., Carbajal, Quintana D., Mas, Ferreiro R., and Valdes, Garcia S. Effect of policosanol on arterial blood pressure in rats. Study of the pharmacological interaction with nifedipine and propranolol. Arch Med Res 1998;29
- Castano G, Fernandez L, Mas R, et al. Comparison of the efficacy, safety and tolerability of original policosanol versus other mixtures of higher aliphatic primary alcohols in patients with type II hypercholesterolemia. Int.J.Clin.Pharmacol.Res. 2002;22:5
- Arruzazabala, M. L., Carbajal, D., Mas, R., Valdes, S., and Molina, V. Pharmacological Interaction Between Policosanol and Nitroprusside in Rats. J Med Food 2001;4(2):67-70. PubMed
- Castano G, Mas R, Gamez R, et al. Concomitant use of policosanol and beta-blockers in older patients. Int J Clin Pharmacol.Res 2004;24:65-77.
- Francini-Pesenti F, Brocadello F, Beltramolli D, et al. Sugar cane policosanol failed to lower plasma cholesterol in primitive, diet-resistant hypercholesterolaemia: A double blind, controlled study. Complement Ther Med 2008;16:61-65. PubMed
- Castaño G, Fernández L, Mas R, Illnait J, Mesa M, Fernández JC. Comparison of the effects of policosanol and atorvastatin on lipid profile and platelet aggregation in patients with dyslipidaemia and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Clin Drug Investig. 2003;23(10 PubMed
- Fernandez L, Mas R, Illnait J, Fernandez JC. Policosanol: results of a postmarketing surveillance study of 27,879 patients. Curr Ther Res 1998;59(10):717-22. DOI
- Wang HY, Jiao QP, Chen SY, et al. Efficacy and safety of policosanol plus fenofibrate combination therapy in elderly patients with mixed dyslipidemia: A randomized, controlled clinical study. Am J Med Sci. 2018;356(3):254-261. PubMed
- Xu K, Liu X, Li Y, Wang Y, Zang H, Guo L, et al. Safety and efficacy of policosanol in patients with high on-treatment platelet reactivity after drug-eluting stent implantation: two-year follow-up results. Cardiovasc Ther. 2016 Oct;34(5):337-42. doi: 10.1 PubMed
- Li C, Ding Y, Si Q, Li K, Xu K. Multiple functions of policosanol in elderly patients with dyslipidemia. J Int Med Res. 2020;48(7):300060520936082. PubMed
Octacosanol 16 references
- Carbajal D, Arruzazabala ML, Valdes S, Mas R. Effect of policosanol on platelet aggregation and serum levels of arachidonic acid metabolites in healthy volunteers. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids 1998;58:61-4.
- Arruzazabala ML, Valdes S, Mas R, et al. Comparative study of policosanol, aspirin and the combination therapy policosanol-aspirin on platelet aggregation in healthy volunteers. Pharmacol Res 1997;36:293-7. PubMed
- Valdes S, Arruzazabala ML, Fernandez L. Effect of policosanol on platelet aggregation in healthy volunteers. Int J Clin Pharmacol Res 1996;16:67-72.
- Snider S. Octacosanol in parkinsonism. Ann Neurol 1984;16:723. PubMed
- Greyling A, De Witt C, Oosthuizen W, Jerling JC. Effects of a policosanol supplement on serum lipid concentrations in hypercholesterolaemic and heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemic subjects. Br J Nutr 2006;95:968-75. PubMed
- Abdul MI, Jiang X, Williams KM, et al. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions of echinacea and policosanol with warfarin in healthy subjects. Br J Clin.Pharmacol. 2010;69:508-15. PubMed
- Molina, Cuevas, V, Arruzazabala, M. L., Carbajal, Quintana D., Mas, Ferreiro R., and Valdes, Garcia S. Effect of policosanol on arterial blood pressure in rats. Study of the pharmacological interaction with nifedipine and propranolol. Arch Med Res 1998;29
- Menendez, R., Mas, R., Amor, A. M., Gonzalez, R. M., Fernandez, J. C., Rodeiro, I., Zayas, M., and Jimenez, S. Effects of policosanol treatment on the susceptibility of low density lipoprotein (LDL) isolated from healthy volunteers to oxidative modificat
- Castano G, Fernandez L, Mas R, et al. Comparison of the efficacy, safety and tolerability of original policosanol versus other mixtures of higher aliphatic primary alcohols in patients with type II hypercholesterolemia. Int.J.Clin.Pharmacol.Res. 2002;22:5
- Arruzazabala, M. L., Carbajal, D., Mas, R., Valdes, S., and Molina, V. Pharmacological Interaction Between Policosanol and Nitroprusside in Rats. J Med Food 2001;4(2):67-70. PubMed
- Castano G, Mas R, Gamez R, et al. Concomitant use of policosanol and beta-blockers in older patients. Int J Clin Pharmacol.Res 2004;24:65-77.
- Francini-Pesenti F, Brocadello F, Beltramolli D, et al. Sugar cane policosanol failed to lower plasma cholesterol in primitive, diet-resistant hypercholesterolaemia: A double blind, controlled study. Complement Ther Med 2008;16:61-65. PubMed
- Castaño G, Fernández L, Mas R, Illnait J, Mesa M, Fernández JC. Comparison of the effects of policosanol and atorvastatin on lipid profile and platelet aggregation in patients with dyslipidaemia and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Clin Drug Investig. 2003;23(10 PubMed
- Wang HY, Jiao QP, Chen SY, et al. Efficacy and safety of policosanol plus fenofibrate combination therapy in elderly patients with mixed dyslipidemia: A randomized, controlled clinical study. Am J Med Sci. 2018;356(3):254-261. PubMed
- Xu K, Liu X, Li Y, Wang Y, Zang H, Guo L, et al. Safety and efficacy of policosanol in patients with high on-treatment platelet reactivity after drug-eluting stent implantation: two-year follow-up results. Cardiovasc Ther. 2016 Oct;34(5):337-42. doi: 10.1 PubMed
- Li C, Ding Y, Si Q, Li K, Xu K. Multiple functions of policosanol in elderly patients with dyslipidemia. J Int Med Res. 2020;48(7):300060520936082. PubMed
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