Evening Primrose Oil
About Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil is a supplement that helps to treat skin problems like acne and eczema. It also treats breast pain and premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS) like irritability. It may also be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. A lack of essential fatty acids may cause hormonal imbalance and lead to skin problems like acne, eczema, rosacea, and allergies.
Evening Primrose Oil contains Evening Primrose oil that plays an important role in regulating hormones. It works by reducing skin inflammation and lesions. Evening Primrose Oil may also help the skin retain moisture, elasticity, and firmness.
Use Evening Primrose Oil as recommended by your doctor. Some people may experience nausea, stomach upset, tiredness, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects of Evening Primrose Oil do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Evening Primrose Oil if you are allergic to any components present in it. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother, consult a doctor before using Evening Primrose Oil. If you take any medicines or supplements, talk to your doctor before using Evening Primrose Oil. Do not give Evening Primrose Oil to a child without medical advice. You should inform your doctor that you are taking Evening Primrose Oil before surgery.
Uses of Evening Primrose Oil
Medicinal Benefits
Evening Primrose Oil contains a nutritional supplement, namely, Evening Primrose oil. Evening Primrose oil contains gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), linoleic acid (LA), and omega-6 fatty acids, which play an important role in regulating hormones and promoting skin elasticity. Evening Primrose oil works by reducing skin inflammation and lesions. It may also help the skin retain moisture, elasticity, and firmness. It is highly effective in treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms such as irritability and bloating.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Evening Primrose Oil
- Upset stomach
- Nausea
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Tiredness
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Evening Primrose Oil or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or a nursing mother it is advised to consult a doctor before using Evening Primrose Oil. If you have a history of blood disorders, seizures (fits), liver disease, kidney disease, or heart problems, please inform your doctor before using Evening Primrose Oil. If you are taking any medicines or supplements, talk to your doctor before using Evening Primrose Oil. Do not give Evening Primrose Oil to a child without medical advice. You are recommended to inform your doctor that you are taking Evening Primrose Oil before undergoing surgery.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Evening Primrose Oil may have an interaction with anticoagulants and anti-platelet medicines (e.g. clopidogrel, ticagrelor), medicines used to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke (e.g. lovastatin), HIV medications (e.g. lopinavir, ritonavir), and medicines used to treat severe mental & emotional disorders (e.g. chlorpromazine, fluphenazine).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found or established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Before using Evening Primrose Oil, let your doctor know if you have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, seizures (fits), liver, kidney or heart diseases.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of alcohol with Evening Primrose Oil is unknown. However, as a precautionary measure, avoid alcohol to prevent unpleasant side effects.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor before using the Evening Primrose Oil if you are pregnant or planning to conceive. Your doctor will recommend if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor before using the Evening Primrose Oil if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will recommend if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
cautionEvening Primrose Oil may cause tiredness. Drive only if you are physically stable and mentally focused.
Liver
cautionLimited information about the use of Evening Primrose Oil in patients suffering from liver impairment is available. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns. Your doctor will recommend if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using Evening Primrose Oil in patients with kidney impairment. Your doctor will recommend if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Children
cautionDo not give a Evening Primrose Oil to a child without medical advice. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before recommending them to children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Physical activity can strongly influence hormonal health.
Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, and get plenty of sleep.
Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
Special Advise
Regular check-ups with your doctor is advised as Evening Primrose Oil may increase the chance of seizures in patients with a history of seizures.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Premenstrual syndrome: PMS (premenstrual syndrome) refers to the symptoms women may experience in the weeks preceding their period. Mood swings, feeling disturbed, worried, or irritated, exhaustion or difficulty sleeping, bloating, stomach pain, breast tenderness, headaches, changes in appetite, and spotty skin are the most frequent PMS symptoms.
Mastalgia: Mastalgia (breast pain) is related to the hormonal variations associated with the cyclical (related to the menstrual cycle), or non-cyclical (pain not related to periods). Normal fibrocystic changes can cause breast pain, swelling, or dense areas. Symptoms include breast tenderness, sharp, burning pain, and tightness in the breast tissue.
Acne vulgaris (acne): Acne vulgaris is a skin condition caused by the blockage of follicles with oil and dead skin cells. Whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, and nodules are types of acne. It commonly occurs in teenagers, though all age groups are affected.
Eczema: Eczema is a condition in which skin patches become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough.
FAQs
Evening Primrose Oil is a supplement that helps to treat skin problems like acne and eczema. It also treats breast pain and premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS) like irritability. It may also be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Evening Primrose Oil works by reducing skin inflammation and lesions. It may also help the skin retain moisture, elasticity, firmness, and fatigue resistance.
Your doctor may probably tell you to stop taking Evening Primrose Oil if you are due to undergo surgery. Evening Primrose Oil causes blood thining when combined with general anaesthesia before surgery. So, please inform your doctor if you are taking Evening Primrose Oil.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the scheduled dose.
In some patients, a blood thinner, when taken along with Evening Primrose Oil, may increase the time required to form blood clots. Hence, before starting Evening Primrose Oil, inform your doctor if you are taking any blood thinner.
