* Use with vasoconstrictors or sympathomimetics such as epinephrine, ephedrine, methoxamine and phenylephrine may cause severe hypertension.
* Given the lack of scientific research on schisandra's health effects, it's important to consult your health-care provider if you're considering the use of schisandra in treatment or prevention of any health condition. Statements summarise literature evidence and have informative character. They might be derived from invitro or animal testing and not be substantiated for humans. They don’t warrant end product properties. Statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Formulations with this extract are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
* Drug Interaction : Like grapefruit juice, Schisandra is a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4, which can affect the metabolism of a variety of drugs, increasing their bioavailability.In some cases, this can lead to a fatal interaction with drugs like astemizole or terfenadine. Currently available clinical data strongly suggest that Schisandra extracts pose a significant risk for elevating blood levels of medicines that are CYP3A substrates.
==The benefits of Schisandra are==
* [[Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa]]
* [[Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang]]
* [[Da Ding Feng Zhu]]
==References==
''https://medsafe.govt.nz/profs/puarticles/March2014UpdatePPIsAndClopidogrel.htm''
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