Can i take evening primrose capsules and blood pressure?

does anyone medically know if i can take evening primrose capsules the same time as blood pressure tablets please.

Can i take evening primrose capsules and blood pressure?
The active ingredient in Evening Primrose Oil is gamma-linolenic acid. This is thought to have anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic actions.





Medications that it interacts with include anti-schizophrenic drugs, warfarin, aspirin and painkillers such as ibuprofen (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). If you are taking any of these I would avoid taking evening primrose oil.





There are no documented interactions with blood pressure tablets.
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Reply:There shouldn't be any problems with taking evening primrose oil capsules with blood pressure or blood pressure tablets.





The only problem with supplements with blood pressure tablets generally is vitamin E. High doses - and I mean really high doses such as 500IU or more - can produce a temporary increase in blood pressure.





Now, vitamin E can actually help with blood pressure and cardiovascular problems generally, but start with a low dose, and increase slowly until you have at least 500 or even 800 - 1,000IU daily.





Although evening primrose oil capsules will normally have a small amount of vitamin E - it really is a small amount, far less than 100 or even 50IU (unless it has been added, and it it not just a capsule of evening primrose).





Why are you taking evening primrose? In my experience Borage oil (Starflower oil) capsules are usually better. They provide the same ingredient - GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) but at a higher dosage. Usually 2 starflower oil capsules is the equivalent to 5 evening primrose oil capsules.
Reply:Well, I know evening primrose oil is to assist with pms symptoms...you should ask the physician that prescribed your other medication though. As a long-time user and advisor of natural remedies, I know they have no ill-effects. Again, I would still consult, but it sounds fine. Ciao!