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Herbs & Supplements
Alligator Pear
Scientific Name: Avocado
Other Names: ASU, Abokado, Ahuacate, Laurus persea, Persea species
What interactions should I watch for?
In one published case report, a very large amount of avocado was suspected of interfering with the blood-thinning effect of the drug warfarin. Although the risk appears to be small, when supplemental avocado is taken with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs, the effect of the drug may be decreased and blood clots may occur.
- Antiplatelets include clopidogrel and Ticlid
- Anticoagulants include heparin and warfarin
Aspirin can delay blood clotting, but chemicals in avocado may increase the ability of the blood to clot. If avocado and aspirin are taken at the same time, there is a slight risk that aspirin's anti-clotting effect may be lessened and blood clots may occur.
Taking any oil by mouth may interfere with the body's absorption of drugs, herbal products, or nutrients. While no reports of such interference have been associated with taking avocado oil, allowing at least 2 hours between taking medications and taking avocado oil by mouth should minimize any potential interference.
Some interactions between herbal products and medications can be more severe than others. The best way for you to avoid harmful interactions is to tell your doctor and/or pharmacist what medications you are currently taking, including any over-the-counter products, vitamins, and herbals. For specific information on how avocado interacts with drugs, other herbals, and foods and the severity of those interactions, please use our Drug Interactions Checker to check for possible interactions.
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Note: The above information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not meant to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
In general, herbal products are not subject to review or approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). They are not required to be standardized, meaning that the amounts of active ingredients or contaminants they contain may vary between brands or between different batches of the same brand. Not all of the risks, side effects, or interactions associated with the use of herbal products are known because few reliable studies of their use in humans have been done.
This information is provided for your education only. Please share this information with your healthcare provider and be sure that you talk to your doctor and pharmacist about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you take before you begin to use any herbal product.
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What interactions should I watch for?
