side effects of evening primrose?

Answer 1

There are a few. Try this link

http://www.medicinenet.com/evening_primrose_oil-oral/article.htm

Answer 2

Hi SYLVIA L, this very rare complaints. There is very little evidence that reports describe occasional headache, abdominal pain, nausea, and loose stools in people taking EPO. In animal studies, gamma-linolenic acid (an ingredient of evening primrose oil) is reported to decrease blood pressure. Early results in human studies do not show consistent changes in blood pressure.

Several reports describe seizures in individuals taking evening primrose oil (EPO). Some of these seizures developed in people with a previous seizure disorder, or in individuals taking EPO in combination with anesthetics. Based on these reports, people with seizure disorders should not take EPO. EPO should be used cautiously with drugs used to treat mental illness such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine®), thioridazine (Mellaril®), trifluoperazine (Stelazine®), or fluphenazine (Prolixin®), due to an increased risk of seizure. Patients who plan to undergo surgery requiring anesthesia should stop taking EPO two weeks ahead of time because of the possibility of seizure.

Also, there is no guarantee of strength, purity or safety of products, and effects may vary. You should always read product labels. If you have a medical condition, or are taking other drugs, herbs, or supplements, you should speak with a qualified healthcare provider before starting a new therapy. Consult a healthcare provider immediately if you experience side effects.
Jason Homan

Answer 3

I have been taking EPO (Evening Primrose Oil) for about 3 years now and I've not noticed any ill side-effects. The pros to taking this is:

1) clear skin that glows
2) relieves tender breasts
3) helps somewhat with PMS or PMT.

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

Promotes cardiovascular health. Aids in weight loss & reduces high blood pressure. Acts as a natural estrogen booster. Helps in treating alcoholism, arthritis, hot flashes, menstrual symptoms such as cramps & heavy bleeding, multiple sclerosis, & skin disorders. It should not be used during pregnancy. Because it does promote estrogen, women suffering from breast cancer that is diagnosed as estrogen-related should avoid or limit their intake of primrose oil. Black currant seed oil is a good substitute.
As an "FYI"? I was taking it for relief of arthritis pain. I started HAVING hot flashes. When I stopped taking it, the hot flashes went away.

Answer 5

HELLO,

THERE ARE NONE.