Goldenrod Side Effects and Warnings

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Side Effects and Warnings

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Safety Issues

The safety of goldenrod hasn't been fully evaluated. However, no significant reactions or side effects have been reported. ¹ Safety in young children, pregnant and nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease has not been established. Individuals taking the medication lithium should use herbal diuretics such as goldenrod only under the supervision of a physician, as dehydration can be dangerous with this medication. ²

Interactions You Should Know About

If you are taking lithium ,do not use goldenrod except under the supervision of a physician.

References

European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. Solidaginis virgaureae herba (goldenrod). Exeter, UK: ESCOP; 1996–1997:2. Monographs on the Medicinal Uses of Plant Drugs, Fascicule 2.
Pyevich D, Bogenschutz MP. Herbal diuretics and lithium toxicity [letter]. Am J Psychiatry. 2001;158:1329.

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