Gamma Linolenic Acid

• Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage causing pain in those suffering from Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes)
• Eczema (condition that makes your skin red and itchy)
• Psoriasis (a condition in which the skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches)
• Systemic sclerosis (hardening and tightening of the skin)
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• High cholesterol
• Heart disease
• Cancer like breast cancer
• Depression, ADHD, depression after childbirth
• Long-time fatigue syndrome
• Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)

When should one not use Gamma Linolenic Acid

• If you are allergic to this medicine
• If you are scheduled for any major surgery and there is a risk of more bleeding
• If you suffer from bleeding disorders

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Allergic reaction like - fever, chills, rash, hives, breathing difficulty, swelling over your face, lips and throat
• Bleeding, bruising by making the blood take longer to clot
• Belching, gas, diarrhea, soft stool

Other General Warnings

• If you have severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis (life threatening condition)
• Be informed to your concerned doctor immediately if you have conditions like rash or itching to skin, abnormal voice changes, trouble in breathing, trouble in swallowing or in case any swelling to your hands, face or mouth while taking this medicine
• Before surgery regarding all the products you use (including prescription medicines, non-prescription medicines and herbal products)

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Anti-blood clotting and anti-coagulant medicines like Diclofenac, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, etc. These medicines, when taken along with Gamma Linolenic Acid, might result in bleeding and bruising
• Phenothiazines medicines like Fluphenazine, Chlorpromazine, Trifluoperazine, etc. when taken with Gamma Linolenic Acid might increase the risk of having a convulsion in some patients

Interactions with food items

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