Medical Use of Grape Seed
Generic Name:
grape seed (Not applicable.)
Brand Name:
Generics only. No brands available.
Grape seed is used for:
Protecting
against cancer and aging, improving circulation and wound healing, and reducing
inflammation and collagen breakdown. It is also used for diabetes and
retinopathy. Grape seed is promoted for use in atherosclerosis and peripheral
vascular disease, claiming to improve pain relief, limb heaviness, and swelling
in circulatory conditions, and to reduce heart attack and stroke. It may have
other uses as well. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the
particular brand you use.
Grape seed is
an herbal product. It works by increasing antioxidant activity in the body.
Do NOT use grape seed if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in grape seed, including grape seed
Contact your
doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using grape seed:
Some medical
conditions may interact with grape seed. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
Some
MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with grape seed. However, no specific interactions are
known at this time.
This may not
be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care
provider if grape seed may interact with other medicines that you take. Check
with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of
any medicine.
How to use grape seed:
Use grape
seed as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact
dosing instructions.
- Dosing depends on the use and the source of the product.
- Use as directed on the package, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
- If you miss taking a dose of grape seed for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.
Ask your
health care provider any questions you may have about how to use grape seed.
Important safety information:
- If you have a circulation problem and your symptoms become worse, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
- This product has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe and effective for any medical condition. The long-term safety of herbal products is not known. Before using any alternative medicine, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use this product if you are pregnant. Do not breast-feed while taking this product.
Possible side effects of grape seed:
All medicines may cause side
effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side
effects have been reported with the proper use of grape seed. Seek medical
attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash;
hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the
mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in color, sensation, or temperature of a
leg or arm.
This is not a complete list of
all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects,
contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about
side effects.
Proper storage of grape seed:
Store at room temperature away
from heat, moisture, and light unless otherwise directed on the package label.
Do not store in the bathroom. Most herbal products are not in childproof
containers. Keep grape seed out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about grape seed, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Grape seed is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information should not be
used to decide whether or not to take grape seed or any other medicine. Only
your health care provider has the knowledge and training to decide which
medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as
safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This
is only a brief summary of general information about grape seed. It does NOT
include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings,
precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to grape
seed. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace
information you receive from your health care provider. You must talk with your
healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of
using grape seed.
Disclaimer: This information
should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other
medicine. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to
decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any
medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health
condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this
medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses,
directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that
may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and
does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You
must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the
risks and benefits of using this medicine.
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