Pycnogenol
Pycnogenol is used for allergies and asthma. Can cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
Pycnogenol Overview
Pycnogenol is made from the bark of the maritime pine tree (Pinus pinaster), which contains naturally occurring chemicals called proanthocyanidins.
Pycnogenol is used for allergies, asthma, circulation problems, muscle pain, high blood pressure, menopausal symptoms, and retinal eye disease, and many other conditions. Pycnogenol is thought to work by antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action.
Some side effects of pycnogenol include dizziness, nausea, and headaches.
Pycnogenol Cautionary Labels
Uses
Pycnogenol is used for allergies, asthma, circulation problems, muscle pain, high blood pressure, menopausal symptoms, and retinal eye disease, and many other conditions.
Pycnogenol has not been proven effective for all of the uses listed above. Pycnogenol may be used for other conditions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Side Effects of Pycnogenol
Side effects of pycnogenol include:
- Dizziness
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Headache
- Nausea
This is not a complete list of pycnogenol 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.
Pycnogenol Interactions
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take medications that prevent blood clots (antiplatelet therapy) or medications that decrease the immune system (immunosuppressants).
This is not a complete list of pycnogenol drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Not all interactions are known or reported and new drug interactions are continually being reported.
Pycnogenol Precautions
- Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using pycnogenol if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, or trying to become pregnant.
