Drug interactions
Cilostazol + Devil's claw
Severity: Minor
Cilostazol and Devil's claw: minor interaction.
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Summary
Devil's claw has been reported to have antiplatelet activity and may add to the antiplatelet effect of cilostazol. Evidence is conflicting and the clinical significance is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cilostazol and Devil's claw 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
Possible additive inhibition of platelet function; the herbal effect is not well established.
What to do
Ask about herbal use and advise against routine use. Monitor for bruising or bleeding if continued.
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 Cilostazol with Devil's claw?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cilostazol and Devil's claw have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Devil's claw has been reported to have antiplatelet activity and may add to the antiplatelet effect of cilostazol. Evidence is conflicting and the clinical significance is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Cilostazol and Devil's claw?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Ask about herbal use and advise against routine use. Monitor for bruising or bleeding if continued.
What other medicines interact with Cilostazol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cilostazol with, for example, Abrocitinib, Anagrelide, Betrixaban. The full list is on the Cilostazol page.
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