Saw Palmetto 320 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by LuckyHerbs
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Saw Palmetto 320 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
Saw Palmetto 320 mg is a dietary supplement by LuckyHerbs with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph) symptoms, urinary problems, hair loss.Based on those ingredients, 175 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Saw Palmetto Berry Extract, Pumpkin seed Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Saw Palmetto 320 mg by LuckyHerbs
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 two active ingredients: saw palmetto berry extract at 320 mg and pumpkin seed oil. Saw palmetto has been used traditionally for urinary and prostate health; pumpkin seed oil is also studied for similar purposes.
The remaining ingredients are inactive excipients — modified corn starch, glycerin, carrageenan, and water — that make up the capsule.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence is mixed and often limited. Saw palmetto is rated possibly ineffective for benign prostate enlargement (BPH) — the condition it's most commonly used for — though it may be possibly effective for a specific prostate procedure (TURP).
For hair loss and bronchitis, the evidence is insufficient to say. Pumpkin seed oil is rated possibly effective for BPH.
For other uses like UTIs and parasites, the data we hold doesn't support a clear rating.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Saw palmetto is generally well tolerated orally, though mild and reversible side effects can occur — most commonly abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, nausea, headache, and decreased libido. Rare reports exist of skin reactions (fixed drug eruption with blisters) and heart issues (irregular heartbeat, heart attack), though these are uncommon.
Pumpkin seed oil is also generally well tolerated as a concentrated supplement in adults, with mild side effects including abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting; a rare serious reaction is anaphylaxis. Avoid saw palmetto during pregnancy — the safety data advises against it due to possible hormone effects and lack of safety information.
Also avoid it while breastfeeding due to insufficient safety data. For pumpkin seed oil, there isn't enough data to know its safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on estrogens or contraceptive drugs (birth control pills, patches, rings) — saw palmetto may reduce their effectiveness. Blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs like warfarin, aspirin, and clopidogrel are also a concern; saw palmetto may increase bleeding risk.
If you take lithium for mood or bipolar disorder, pumpkin seed oil may raise your lithium levels.
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 may appeal to you if you're exploring herbal options for prostate or urinary health, though the evidence is limited and sometimes contradictory. If you take estrogen, birth control, blood thinners, or lithium, you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the interactions could affect how these medications work.
Pregnant or breastfeeding people should avoid it. Talk it over with your healthcare provider to see if it's right for your situation.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2023.
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 Saw Palmetto 320 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | LuckyHerbs |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 810026422034 |
| Net contents | 90 Veg Softgels |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 283294 |
| Product type | Botanical With Nutrients |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult Male (18-50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Saw Palmetto 320 mg by LuckyHerbs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Palmetto Berry Extract | 320 mg | -- |
| Pumpkin seed Oil | 80 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Modified Corn Starch, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Water
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested usage: Take 1 softgel daily with a meal.
Formula
Saw palmetto is a botanical known to help support healthy urinary flow and prostate function. We have included pumpkin seed oil as a base for this product as a nutritional oil contributing essential fatty acids and phytosterols that are important for men's health.
We have included pumpkin seed oil as a base for this product as a nutritional oil contributing essential fatty acids and phytosterols that are important for men's health.
Supports healthy prostate function Extract with pumpkin seed oil
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.
Precautions
Caution: For adults only.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Formulation
Natural color variation or natural separation of oils may occur in this product.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Non GMO
Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
V Vegan
General Statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)
LuckyHerbs Herbal Supplements by LuckyVitamin
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
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Saw Palmetto 320 mg by LuckyHerbs label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Saw Palmetto 320 mg by LuckyHerbs
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Veggie Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container90 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.
Saw Palmetto Berry Extract
Interacts with174 drugs
Saw palmetto is a plant extract most often used for urinary symptoms linked to an enlarged prostate (BPH). The best research suggests it works no bett...
Saw Palmetto Berry Extract monograph & interactionsPumpkin seed Oil
Interacts with1 drug
Pumpkin is a nutritious squash, and its seeds and seed oil are the parts most often used as supplements, mainly for urinary and prostate symptoms. The...
Pumpkin seed Oil monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Modified Corn Starch, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Saw Palmetto 320 mg by LuckyHerbs Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Saw Palmetto 320 mg by LuckyHerbs does interact with medications through its saw palmetto berry extract and pumpkin seed oil content.
The most serious interactions involve estrogens and contraceptive drugs — saw palmetto may have anti-estrogen effects that could reduce how well birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy work. This is a Moderate severity concern.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Saw palmetto also carries Moderate interactions with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin, aspirin, and clopidogrel) — it may prolong bleeding time and increase bleeding risk. Additionally, pumpkin seed oil may interfere with lithium levels, a mood-stabilizing medication, by reducing how your kidneys clear it from your body.
Altogether, these interactions span 175 individual medications. Use the medication checker below to look up your exact prescriptions before you start this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Saw Palmetto 320 mg interact with 175 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Saw Palmetto 320 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Saw Palmetto Berry Extract Pumpkin seed Oil
AbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Anagrelide interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Anisindione interactionAntithrombin IiiThrombate III
How Antithrombin Iii interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Antithrombin Iii interactionApixabanEliquis
How Apixaban interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Apixaban interactionArgatrobanArgatroban
How Argatroban interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Argatroban interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateAnacin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine BitartrateSynalgos DC
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dover's PwdAcedoval, Dovacet
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interactionAspirin, Caffeine, HydrocodoneDamason-P
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Hydrocodone interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, PhenacetinLanorinal
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Isobutylallylbarbituric Acid, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, Caffeine, OrphenadrineInvagesic, Invagesic Forte, Norgesic, Norgesic Forte, Orphengesic, Orphengesic Forte
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Orphenadrine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, PropoxypheneMargesic Comp. 65
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interacts with Saw Palmetto 320 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Saw Palmetto Berry ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Saw Palmetto Berry Extract + Aspirin, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Propoxyphene interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Saw Palmetto 320 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Saw Palmetto Berry Extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Saw palmetto might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Saw palmetto is reported to prolong bleeding time. Theoretically, it might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Contraceptive Drugs
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of contraceptive drugs.
Saw palmetto might have antiestrogenic effects. Theoretically, it might interfere with contraceptive drugs taken concomitantly.
Estrogens
Saw palmetto might reduce the effectiveness of estrogens.
Saw palmetto might have antiestrogenic effects. Theoretically, it might interfere with estrogens taken concomitantly.
Pumpkin seed Oil
Lithium
Pumpkin might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium.
Pumpkin is thought to have diuretic properties. Theoretically, this might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Saw Palmetto 320 mg, from the product label.
LuckyHerbs
See all LuckyHerbs products- Name
- Lucky Health Group Inc.
- City
- Conshohocken
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 19428
- Phone Number
- 1-888-635-0474
- Web Address
- www.LuckyVitamin.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Saw Palmetto 320 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Saw Palmetto
Interacts with 174 drugsSaw palmetto is a plant extract most often used for urinary symptoms linked to an enlarged prostate (BPH). The best research suggests it works no better than a placebo for most men, though i...
Read the full Saw Palmetto monograph → Herb & supplement monographPumpkin
Interacts with 1 drugPumpkin is a nutritious squash, and its seeds and seed oil are the parts most often used as supplements, mainly for urinary and prostate symptoms. The evidence for these uses is limited and...
Read the full Pumpkin monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Saw Palmetto 320 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 27 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.
Saw Palmetto 22 references
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- Carraro JC, Raynaud JP, Koch G, et al. Comparison of phytotherapy (Permixon) with finasteride in the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia: a randomized international study of 1,098 patients. Prostate 1996;29:231-40. DOI
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- Cheema P, El-Mefty O, Jazieh AR. Intraoperative haemorrhage associated with the use of extract of Saw Palmetto herb: a case report and review of literature. J Intern Med 2001;250:167-9. PubMed
- Jibrin I, Erinle A, Saidi A, Aliyu ZY. Saw palmetto-induced pancreatitis. South Med J 2006;99:611-2. PubMed
- Prager N, Bickett K, French N, Marcovici G. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of botanically derived inhibitors of 5-alpha-reductase in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. J Altern Complement Med 2002
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- Morgia, G., Mucciardi, G., Gali, A., Madonia, M., Marchese, F., Di, Benedetto A., Romano, G., Bonvissuto, G., Castelli, T., Macchione, L., and Magno, C. Treatment of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome category IIIA with Serenoa repens plus
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- Agbabiaka, T. B., Pittler, M. H., Wider, B., and Ernst, E. Serenoa repens (saw palmetto): a systematic review of adverse events. Drug Saf 2009;32(8):637-647. PubMed
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