Stinging Nettle : interaction with Uric acid lowering medications


Interaction type:
Interactions

Interaction rating:
Potential/Theoritical

Animal studies report that stinging nettle may act in the body like some of these medications, which may alter the effects of these medications and possibly the dose needed for treatment. Use with caution. (1) (2)

These drugs include colchicine, allopurinol, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone

References

  1. Ignat’ev MV. Stinging Nettle. Med Sestra. 1988;47(1):31-32.
  2. View Abstract: Obertreis B, et al. Anti-inflammatory Effect of Urtica dioica folia Extract in Comparison to Caffeic Malic Acid. Arzneim-Forsch/Drug Res. Jan1996;46(1):52-56.