Expert opinion from Carl Bender
Master of Science: Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition · 6 years of experience · USA
Any lipid lowering drugs, such as statins are known to interact with milk thistle. Milk thistle can also affect how your body breaks down and metabolizes other drugs, such as allergy medication, immunosuppressants, antifungals, blood thinners, etc. The list is very extensive, if you are taking any medication and are interested in taking milk thistle talk to your doctor first about possible interactions.
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Expert opinion from Janel Reeves
Master of Science in Nutritional Science · 4 years of experience · USA
Milk thistle may react with seizure medications, antipsychotic medications, and medications used during general anaesthesia. It is always best to consult with your doctor before starting a new supplement, such as milk thistle.
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Expert opinion from Jennifer Katz
Bachelor’s Degree – Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 31 years of experience · USA
Milk thistle may change the way the liver breaks down glucuronidated medications like acetominophen, haloperidol, and morphine. It may increase the effects of tamoxifen by increasing how much is absorbed by the body. Taking milk thistle with drugs for diabetes may cause you blood sugar to fall too low. Other drugs that are broken down in the liver or processed in other ways in the body may interact with milk thistle so always check with your physician first before taking this supplement.
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