What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking saw palmetto?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to saw palmetto, or have
certain conditions. Be sure your doctor knows if you have:
Before taking saw palmetto, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, herbalist,
or other healthcare provider. You may not be able to use this product if you have:
Do not take saw palmetto without telling your
doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Saw palmetto may be
harmful to an unborn baby.
It is not known whether saw palmetto passes into breast milk or if it could harm a
nursing baby. Do not use this product without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a
baby.
Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without the advice of a doctor.
How should I take saw palmetto?
When considering the use of herbal supplements, seek the advice of your doctor. You may
also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements.
If you choose to take saw palmetto, use it as directed on the package or as directed by
your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. Do not use more of this product than is
recommended on the label.
Saw palmetto is available in a capsule formulation.
Other forms of saw palmetto may also be available, such as teas, tinctures, and
topical forms. Do not use many different forms of saw palmetto together at the same time, unless
you healthcare provider instructs you to. Using different forms together may increase your risk
of an overdose of saw palmetto.
Saw palmetto should be taken with food to reduce stomach upset.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are
using saw palmetto. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
Store saw palmetto at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
No information is available about missing a dose of saw palmetto. Consult your doctor,
pharmacist, or healthcare provider for instructions if you miss a dose.
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