Drug interactions
Fondaparinux + Saw palmetto
Severity: Minor
Fondaparinux and Saw palmetto: minor interaction.
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Summary
Saw palmetto has been linked in isolated reports to increased bleeding, possibly through mild antiplatelet effects. Evidence is weak, but it could add to the bleeding risk of an anticoagulant.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fondaparinux 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.
Fondaparinux belongs to Cardiovascular; Saw palmetto belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible mild antiplatelet or anti-inflammatory activity; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Ask patients about herbal use and monitor for unusual bruising or bleeding. Consider stopping the supplement if bleeding occurs.
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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Other interactions of Fondaparinux
- Defibrotide + Fondaparinux Contraindicated
- Fondaparinux + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Abciximab + Fondaparinux Major
- Aceclofenac + Fondaparinux Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Fondaparinux Major
- Alteplase + Fondaparinux 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 Fondaparinux with Saw palmetto?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fondaparinux 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 isolated reports to increased bleeding, possibly through mild antiplatelet effects. Evidence is weak, but it could add to the bleeding risk of an anticoagulant.
How serious is the interaction between Fondaparinux 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 use and monitor for unusual bruising or bleeding. Consider stopping the supplement if bleeding occurs.
What other medicines interact with Fondaparinux?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fondaparinux with, for example, Defibrotide, Ketorolac, Abciximab. The full list is on the Fondaparinux page.
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