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Does Flax Seeds Interact With Propafenone And Propranolol?

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Posted on Fri, 7 Apr 2017
Question: Will flaxseed, acacia gum, or agave inulin affect my warfarin or propafenone and propanalol usage?
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Flas seeds are known to interfere with warfarin and inulin.

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Out of all three food products mentioned, flax seeds can interfere with both warfarin and propofenone.
This is due to presence of omega 3 fatty acids in flax seeds.
Thus, I suggest you to take flax seeds only after consulting your treating doctor.
Other two products- acacia gum and agave inulin are not known to interfere with the drugs.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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Does Flax Seeds Interact With Propafenone And Propranolol?

Brief Answer: Flas seeds are known to interfere with warfarin and inulin. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. Out of all three food products mentioned, flax seeds can interfere with both warfarin and propofenone. This is due to presence of omega 3 fatty acids in flax seeds. Thus, I suggest you to take flax seeds only after consulting your treating doctor. Other two products- acacia gum and agave inulin are not known to interfere with the drugs. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri