Pronunciation: Not applicable.
Generic Name: Devil's Claw
Brand Name: Generics only. No brands available.
Devil's Claw is used for:
Pain and swelling due to arthritis and for loss of appetite and indigestion. It may also have other uses. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use.
Devil's Claw is an herbal product. It is unknown exactly how it works, but it has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Do NOT use Devil's Claw if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Devil's Claw
- you have a history of stomach ulcers
- you are pregnant
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Devil's Claw:
Some medical conditions may interact with Devil's Claw. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are 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
- if you have diabetes or heart problems
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Devil's Claw. 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 Devil's Claw 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 Devil's Claw:
Use Devil's Claw 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 Devil's Claw 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 Devil's Claw.
Important safety information:
- Keep all doctor and lab appointments while you are taking Devil's Claw.
- 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. Because of the risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended. Consult your doctor before you begin breast-feeding.
Possible side effects of Devil's Claw:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Headache; loss of appetite; stomach discomfort.
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); ringing in the ears.
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. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Devil's Claw side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Devil's Claw:
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 Devil's Claw out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Devil's Claw, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Devil's Claw 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 is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Devil's Claw. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Devil's Claw resources
- Devil's Claw Side Effects (in more detail)
- Devil's Claw Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Devil's Claw Drug Interactions
- Devil's Claw Support Group
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