Caprylic Acid

Usage of Caprylic Acid

Caprylic acid is used by some people as medicine. Science does not support the use of this product for any health problem.

Before taking Caprylic Acid

  • Always check with your doctor before you use a natural product. Some products may not mix well with drugs or other natural products.

  • This product may interfere with some lab tests. Be sure to talk with your doctor about this and all drugs you are taking.

  • Take extra care if you are taking drugs that lower your blood pressure. These are drugs like atenolol (Tenormin), Captopril (Capoten), furosemide (Lasix), losartan (Cozaar), Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide), nifedipine (Procardia), or prazosin (Minipress).

  • Take extra care if you are taking drugs to help with swelling or inflammation. These can also increase your risk of bleeding. These are drugs like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen.

  • Take extra care if you are taking drugs to thin your blood. These are drugs like warfarin, heparin, or Enoxaparin.

  • If you have blood sugar problems, keep hard candies, Glucose tablets, liquid glucose, or juice on hand for low blood sugar

  • Take extra care and check with your doctor if you have:

  • Heart disease

  • Blood pressure problems

  • Liver problems

  • Kidney problems

  • Stomach or bowel problems

  • Alcohol abuse

  • Diabetes

  • Seizures

    • How to use Caprylic Acid

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    • Warnings

  • Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; fever; rash; hives; itching, discolored, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the ER right away.

  • Signs of low blood pressure like feeling dizzy, weak, or tired; fainting; more thirst; or skin that is pale, cool, and clammy.

  • Very bad throwing up

  • Very bad loose stools

  • Very bad headache

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