Pycnogenol Drug Interactions

Several medications can cause negative interactions with Pycnogenol. Drug interactions may occur if it is taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, blood pressure medications, or diabetes medicines. These interactions could increase your risk of complications, such as bleeding or low blood sugar levels. To avoid Pycnogenol drug interactions, talk to your healthcare provider about all medications you are taking before using the supplement.

 

An Introduction to Pycnogenol Drug Interactions

Even though it is a "natural" product, Pycnogenol® can potentially interact with a few different medicines. Some of the medicines that may lead to Pycnogenol drug interactions include:
 
  • Anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications ("blood thinners"), such as:
 
    • Aspirin (Bayer® and others)
    • Clopidogrel (Plavix®)
    • Heparin or heparin-like products, such as:
 
      • Dalteparin (Fragmin®)
      • Enoxaparin (Lovenox®)
      • Tinzaparin (Innohep®)
 
    • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as:
 
 
    • Warfarin (Coumadin®, Jantoven®)
 
  • Blood pressure medications
  • Diabetes medications
  • Medications that suppress the immune system, such as chemotherapy medicines and corticosteroids
  • Medications that prevent organ transplant rejection.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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