Fenugreek
Fenugreek is used to lower blood sugar in patients with diabetes. Since it has a history of inducing labor, pregnant women should not use it during pregnancy.
Fenugreek Overview
Fenugreek is a plant.
Fenugreek is used most often for diabetes and loss of appetite.
Fenugreek is also used to stimulate milk production in breastfeeding women. Fenugreek is also applied to the skin for inflammation.
Common side effects of fenugreek include gas, bloating, and diarrhea. Fenugreek can cause irritation when applied to the skin.
Fenugreek Cautionary Labels
Uses
Fenugreek is used most often for diabetes and loss of appetite.
Fenugreek may also used to stimulate milk production in breastfeeding women. Fenugreek is also applied to the skin for inflammation.
Fenugreek may be used for other conditions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Side Effects of Fenugreek
Common side effects of fenugreek include the following:
- gas
- bloating
- diarrhea
Fenugreek can cause irritation when applied to the skin.
This is not a complete list of fenugreek side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Fenugreek Interactions
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
No drug interactions have been listed by the manufacturer. However, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Not all interactions are known or reported and new drug interactions are continually being reported.
Fenugreek Precautions
Special precautions & warnings:
Given its historical use for inducing childbirth, women should use caution when taking fenugreek during pregnancy.
