> From:    Jim & Winnie Mading <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: fenugreek and mother's meds
>
> I have searched the archives and found this same question asked twice,
> but did not find if it was ever answered.  Is there any concern with
> fenugreek (or other herbal galactogogues for that metter) when mom is
> also taking other meds-in this case specifically meds for blood
> pressure?  Does anyone know of any good references which talk without
> prejudice about herbals and pharmaceutical meds-either enhancing the
> effect or having undesirable interactions?

According to my references, the only drugs that may possibly pose a
contraindication are drugs used to treat glucose imbalances (hypoglycemia,
diabetes), due to fenugreek's possible hypoglycemic effects.

A couple good drug/herb interaction references are:

Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions Bible, by Harkness & Bratman (Prima Health)

A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions, by Lininger (also Prima Health)

Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, by Brinker (Eclectic Medical
Publications)

Kerry, Minneapolis

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