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Possible Interactions with: Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)

Interactions:

If you are being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use alpha-linolenic acid without first talking to your health care provider.

Blood-thinning Medications -- Omega-3 fatty acids may increase the blood-thinning effects of warfarin (Coumadin), aspirin, or other blood-thinning medications, leading to the risk of increased bleeding. They should only be taken together under your doctor's supervision.

Cholesterol-lowering Medications -- Increasing the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in your diet may help a group of cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins work more effectively. Statins include:

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Fluvastatin (Lescol)
Lovastatin (Mevacor)
Simvastatin (Zocor)
Pravastatin (Pravachol)

Drug Interactions: Blood-thinning Medications Cholesterol-lowering Medications Cyclosporine Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Alternative Names: ALA; Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)

Review Date: 6/25/2007
Reviewed By: Steven D. Ehrlich, N.M.D., private practice specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, Phoenix, AZ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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