Keywords: Cordyceps drug interactions, cordyceps and blood thinners, cordyceps and diabetes medication, immunosuppressants
Addresses: What medications should not be taken with cordyceps?
Due to its potent biological activities, C. militaris can lead to significant interactions with several classes of prescription medications, primarily due to its effects on blood glucose and clotting mechanisms.
Critical Drug Interactions:
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Antidiabetic Medications: Cordyceps has documented effects demonstrating an ability to lower blood sugar levels. Combining Cordyceps with conventional antidiabetic drugs (such as insulin or oral hypoglycemics) creates a high risk of drug-potentiating effects, potentially leading to dangerous and severe hypoglycemia (abnormally low blood sugar).
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Anticoagulants and Blood Thinners: Concurrent use of Cordyceps with blood thinners or anti-thrombotic drugs (e.g., Warfarin/Coumadin) is highly risky due to Cordyceps’ own blood-thinning properties. This combination significantly increases the risk of hemorrhage or excessive bruising.
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Immunosuppressants: Because Cordyceps is an immune regulator and booster, it may directly interfere with and reduce the efficacy of medications prescribed to suppress the immune system. This includes drugs used following organ transplantation or for treating severe autoimmune disorders.
Always consult a healthcare provider before combining Cordyceps with any prescription medication.