Flaxseed Oil Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when
flaxseed oil is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Aspirin
Theoretically, taking aspirin with
flaxseed oil may increase the risk of bleeding. However, you'd probably have to take quite a bit of flaxseed oil for this to become a problem. If you take aspirin and flaxseed oil together, let your healthcare provider know if you develop any unusual bruising or bleeding.
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
It is possible that
clopidogrel may interact with flaxseed oil, increasing your risk of bleeding. It is not yet known how significant this interaction may be, but it is probably not a problem for most people. Check with your healthcare provider before taking clopidogrel and flaxseed oil together, especially if you take flaxseed oil as a medicinal product, not a food.
Heparin and Heparin-Like Products
Theoretically, taking heparin with flaxseed oil may increase the risk of bleeding. If you take heparin, it is probably not a good idea to consume a large amount of flaxseed oil, as this could increase the risk of bleeding. The amounts found in foods are probably fine.
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)
Theoretically, taking an
NSAID with flaxseed oil may increase the risk of bleeding. This is probably not a problem with normal amounts found in foods but could become an issue if very large flaxseed oil doses are taken.
Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven)
It is possible that warfarin may interact with flaxseed oil, increasing your risk of bleeding. It is not yet known how significant this interaction may be. Check with your healthcare provider before taking warfarin and flaxseed oil together.
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