Goji Berries And Medicine?

[netibiza]

I take Co-aprovel for high blood pressure, and Eutirox for underactive thyroid, can I take goji berries or will it interact with them??

[LazyGun]

I have read somewhere that there is a suggestion that it might interact with warfarin, and with medication for hypertension; Were it me I would not use if I was on warfarin, and I might be inclined to have a quick word with a pharmacist or GP were I on blood pressure medication first.

[netibiza]

Thanks Lazygun, the trouble is here they haven't even heard of the berries let alone know the risks!

[Sqad]

Can,t see a problem at all.

[netibiza]

Thanks sqad, I was hoping you would answer.

Still hot there? very hot here still, but not many tourists!

[Sqad]

nwtty....tourists gone.....but bloody hot.
Never known an October with such hot weather.

[society]

There may be some possible herb-drug interactions with goji berries. If you take warfarin (a blood thinner), you may want to avoid goji berries. Goji berries may also interact with diabetes and blood pressure drugs.

When eaten in moderation, goji berries appear to be safe.

Before adding goji berries or supplements to your diet, discuss your concerns with your health care provider.
http://www.webmd.com/balance/goji-berries-health-benefits-and-side-effects