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Possible Interactions with: Stinging Nettle

Also listed as: Nettle; Stinging Nettle; Urtica dioica; Urtica urens

Interactions

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) - In a scientific study of patients with acute arthritis, stewed stinging nettle leaves enhanced the anti-inflammatory effect of diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID). Although the combination of stinging nettle and NSAIDs may be beneficial for the treatment of arthritic conditions, a knowledgeable healthcare provider should be consulted before adding this herb to an existing medication regimen.


Drug Interactions

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
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