Drug interactions
Forskolin + Piroxicam
Severity: Minor
Forskolin and Piroxicam: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Forskolin raises cyclic AMP in platelets and may inhibit aggregation, so it could add to piroxicam bleeding risk. Clinical data are very limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Forskolin and Piroxicam 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
Adenylate cyclase activation by forskolin inhibits platelet aggregation, theoretically additive with NSAID effects.
What to do
Advise patients to report unusual bleeding or bruising; avoid the supplement in patients at high bleeding risk.
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 Forskolin with Piroxicam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Forskolin and Piroxicam have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Forskolin raises cyclic AMP in platelets and may inhibit aggregation, so it could add to piroxicam bleeding risk. Clinical data are very limited.
How serious is the interaction between Forskolin and Piroxicam?
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 report unusual bleeding or bruising; avoid the supplement in patients at high bleeding risk.
What other medicines interact with Piroxicam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Piroxicam with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Piroxicam page.
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