Drug interactions
Bisoprolol + Shepherd's purse
Severity: Minor
Bisoprolol and Shepherd's purse: minor interaction.
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Summary
Shepherd's purse has been traditionally used for its effects on blood pressure and uterine tone, and may theoretically interfere with blood pressure control. There are no good clinical data on an interaction with bisoprolol.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bisoprolol and Shepherd's purse have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Theoretical opposing effect on blood pressure; the mechanism is not established.
What to do
Advise patients to tell clinicians about herbal use and monitor blood pressure if the herb is taken regularly.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bisoprolol with Shepherd's purse?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bisoprolol and Shepherd's purse have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Shepherd's purse has been traditionally used for its effects on blood pressure and uterine tone, and may theoretically interfere with blood pressure control. There are no good clinical data on an interaction with bisoprolol.
How serious is the interaction between Bisoprolol and Shepherd's purse?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to tell clinicians about herbal use and monitor blood pressure if the herb is taken regularly.
What other medicines interact with Bisoprolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Bisoprolol with, for example, Aldesleukin, Amifostine, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Bisoprolol page.
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