Sweet Clover

Are there any interactions with medications?

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Medications that can harm the liver (Hepatotoxic drugs)
Interaction Rating: Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Talk with your health provider.

Large amounts of sweet clover might harm the liver. Taking sweet clover along with medication that can harm the liver can increase the risk of liver damage. Do not take sweet clover if you are taking medications that can harm the liver.

Some medications that can harm the liver include acetaminophen (Tylenol and others), amiodarone (Cordarone), carbamazepine (Tegretol), isoniazid (INH), methotrexate (Rheumatrex), methyldopa (Aldomet), fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Sporanox), erythromycin (Erythrocin, Ilosone, others), phenytoin (Dilantin), lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), and many others.

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Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs)
Interaction Rating: Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Talk with your health provider.

Sweet clover might slow blood clotting. Taking sweet clover along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.

Some medications that slow blood clotting include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and others.

Dosing considerations for Sweet Clover.

The following doses have been studied in scientific research:

BY MOUTH:

• For poor circulation (chronic venous insufficiency): 2-3 cups of sweet clover tea daily. A cup is made by steeping 1-2 teaspoons finely chopped sweet clover in 150 mL boiling water for 5-10 minutes and then straining. If you use sweet clover, be sure to have liver tests done, especially if you have a liver disease or existing liver damage.