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When taken by mouth: Cat's claw is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken short-term. It may cause headache, dizziness, and vomiting in some people.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy: There is some concern that cat's claw is
POSSIBLY UNSAFE during pregnancy when taken by mouth. Avoid using.
Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if cat's claw is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
"Auto-immune diseases" such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE), or other similar conditions: Cat's claw might cause the immune system to become more active. This could increase the symptoms of auto-immune diseases. If you have one of these conditions, it's best to avoid using cat's claw without consulting with your healthcare provider.
Bleeding disorders: Cat's claw might slow blood clotting. There is concern that cat's claw might increase the risk of bruising or bleeding in people with bleeding disorders.
Low blood pressure: Low blood pressure: There is some evidence that cat's claw might lower blood pressure. If your blood pressure is already too low, this might be a problem.
Leukemia: Cat's claw might worsen this condition. Don't use it if you have leukemia.
Surgery: There is a concern that cat's claw might make blood pressure control difficult during surgery. Stop taking cat's claw at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.
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