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 Are there any interactions with medications?Antacids Interaction Rating: Minor Be cautious with this combination. Talk with your health provider. Antacids are used to decrease stomach acid. Blessed thistle may increase stomach acid. By increasing stomach acid, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of antacids. Medications that decrease stomach acid (H2-blockers) Interaction Rating: Minor Be cautious with this combination. Talk with your health provider. Blessed thistle might increase stomach acid. By increasing stomach acid, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of some medications that decrease stomach acid, called H2-blockers. Medications that decrease stomach acid (Proton pump inhibitors) Interaction Rating: Minor Be cautious with this combination. Talk with your health provider. Blessed thistle might increase stomach acid. By increasing stomach acid, blessed thistle might decrease the effectiveness of medications that are used to decrease stomach acid, called proton pump inhibitors. Dosing considerations for Blessed Thistle.The appropriate dose of blessed thistle depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for blessed thistle. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using. Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088. |
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