Horsetail

Alternative Medicine
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Also indexed as:

Bottlebrush Plant, Scouring Rush, Shave Grass

Drug Interactions Safety Check

Drug Interactions

Certain medicines interact with horsetail:

Some interactions may increase the need for horsetail.
Other interactions may be negative and indicate horsetail should not be taken without first speaking with your physician or pharmacist.
Others may require further explanation.

Refer to the individual drug article for specific details about an interaction.

Note: The following list only includes the generic or class name of a medicine. To find a specific brand name, use the Medicines index.

Last Review: 01-21-2009

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