Drug interactions
Edoxaban + Saw palmetto
Severity: Minor
Edoxaban and Saw palmetto: minor interaction.
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Summary
Saw palmetto has been linked in case reports to increased bleeding, and it may theoretically add to the effect of anticoagulants such as edoxaban. Data are scarce and the interaction is largely theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Edoxaban and Saw palmetto have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Edoxaban belongs to Cardiovascular; Saw palmetto belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible mild antiplatelet or anti-inflammatory activity; mechanism not established.
What to do
Ask patients about herbal supplement use and advise avoiding saw palmetto where possible. If it is continued, monitor for bleeding.
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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- Acetylsalicylic acid + Edoxaban Major
- Argatroban + Edoxaban Major
Other interactions of Saw palmetto
- Aspirin rectal + Saw palmetto Moderate
- Aspirin + Saw palmetto Moderate
- Dabigatran + Saw palmetto Moderate
- Desirudin + Saw palmetto Moderate
- Ketorolac + Saw palmetto Moderate
- Meclofenamate + Saw palmetto Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Edoxaban with Saw palmetto?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Edoxaban and Saw palmetto have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Saw palmetto has been linked in case reports to increased bleeding, and it may theoretically add to the effect of anticoagulants such as edoxaban. Data are scarce and the interaction is largely theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Edoxaban and Saw palmetto?
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 patients about herbal supplement use and advise avoiding saw palmetto where possible. If it is continued, monitor for bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Edoxaban?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Edoxaban with, for example, Apixaban, Defibrotide, Ketorolac. The full list is on the Edoxaban page.
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