*Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as intestinal obstruction, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, appendicitis, stomach ulcers, or unexplained stomach pain: People with any of these conditions should not use cascara.
* Digoxin (Lanoxin) interacts with CASCARA
Cascara is a type of laxative called a stimulant laxative. Stimulant laxatives can decrease potassium levels in the body. Low potassium levels can increase the risk of side effects of digoxin (Lanoxin).
*Medications for inflammation (Corticosteroids) interacts with CASCARA
*Stimulant laxatives interacts with CASCARA
*Water pills (Diuretic drugs) interacts with CASCARA
Cascara is a laxative. Some laxatives can decrease potassium in the body. "Water pills" can also decrease potassium in the body. Taking cascara along with "water pills" might decrease potassium in the body too much.
==Benefits and uses of Cascara are==
* as a laxative for constipation