Serenoa repens and Flonase drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) and Flonase (fluticasone propionate). Common drug interactions include bronchitis among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Serenoa repens and Flonase. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Serenoa repens?
Serenoa repens has active ingredients of saw palmetto. eHealthMe is studying from 628 Serenoa repens users. Check the latest studies of Serenoa repens.
What is Flonase?
Flonase has active ingredients of fluticasone propionate. It is often used in allergies. eHealthMe is studying from 75,441 Flonase users. Check the latest studies of Flonase.
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12 people who take Serenoa repens and Flonase together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Serenoa Repens and Flonase, by gender? *:
female:
n/a
male:
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Cystic fibrosis (disease of the secretary glands)
- Cytomegalovirus infection
- Decreased activity
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Drug ineffective
- Gastrointestinal disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract)
- Joint swelling
What are the common drug interactions of Serenoa Repens and Flonase, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
- Hepatic enzyme increased
- Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
- Red blood cell count decreased
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
- Joint swelling
- Lung disorder (lung disease)
- Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
- Pneumonia
- Pseudomonas infection (pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, pseudomonas aeruginosa)
- Vision blurred
- Weight increased
- Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 3 people, 25.00%
- Pseudomonas Infection (pseudomonas infection is caused by a bacterium, pseudomonas aeruginosa): 1 person, 8.33%
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 8.33%
- Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 8.33%
- Depression: 1 person, 8.33%
- Asthma: 1 person, 8.33%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Serenoa repens (628 reports)
- Flonase (75,441 reports)
Browse all drug interactions of Serenoa repens and Flonase:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Serenoa repens:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Flonase:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Serenoa repens and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Flonase and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Lehrer, S., & Rheinstein, P. H. , "Alzheimer’s Disease and Intranasal Fluticasone Propionate in the FDA MedWatch Adverse Events Database", Journal of Alzheimer's disease reports, (Preprint), 1-5., 2018 Jan .
- Lehrer, S., & Rheinstein, P. H. , "Alzheimer’s Disease and Intranasal Fluticasone Propionate in the FDA MedWatch Adverse Events Database", Journal of Alzheimer's disease reports, (Preprint), 1-5., 2018 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on saw palmetto and fluticasone propionate (the active ingredients of Serenoa repens and Flonase, respectively), and Serenoa repens and Flonase (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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