Drug interactions
Forskolin + Garlic
Severity: Moderate
Forskolin and Garlic: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Forskolin has been reported to inhibit platelet aggregation, and garlic has similar antiplatelet properties. Taking both could theoretically raise the risk of bleeding.
What this interaction means in plain words
Forskolin and Garlic can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Why it happens
Forskolin raises platelet cAMP via adenylyl cyclase activation, which adds to the antiplatelet effects of garlic constituents.
What to do
Avoid combining these supplements in patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy, and stop them before surgery. Monitor for bleeding if use continues.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Garlic
- Garlic + Saquinavir Major
- Aceclofenac + Garlic Moderate
- Acemetacin + Garlic Moderate
- Aescin + Garlic Moderate
- Alteplase + Garlic Moderate
- Argatroban + Garlic Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Forskolin with Garlic?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Forskolin and Garlic can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Forskolin has been reported to inhibit platelet aggregation, and garlic has similar antiplatelet properties. Taking both could theoretically raise the risk of bleeding.
How serious is the interaction between Forskolin and Garlic?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid combining these supplements in patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy, and stop them before surgery. Monitor for bleeding if use continues.
What other medicines interact with Garlic?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Garlic with, for example, Saquinavir, Aceclofenac, Acemetacin. The full list is on the Garlic page.
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