Feverfew

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 13, 2022.

What are other common names?

• Chrysanthemum parthenium
• Chrysanthemum praealtum
• Leucanthemum parthenium
• Matricaria eximia
• Matricaria parthenium
• Pyrethrum parthenium
• Tanacetum parthenium
• Altamisa
• Bachelor's Buttons
• Chamomile Grande
• Chrysanthemematricaire
• Chrysanthemum Pracaltum
• European Feverfew
• Feather-Fully
• Featherfew
• Featherfoil
• Featherfully
• Febrifuge Plant
• Feddygen Fenyw
• Flirtroot
• Flirtwort Midsummer Daisy
• Grande Chamomile
• Midsummer Daisy
• Mutterkraut
• Nosebleed
• Santa Maria
• Vetter-Voo
• Wild Chamomile
• Wild Quinine

What is this product used for?

Feverfew may help with migraine headaches.

What are the precautions when taking this product?

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

• Be sure to tell your doctor that you take this product if you are scheduled for surgery or tests.

• Do not use this product if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant soon. Use birth control you can trust while taking this product.

• Do not take this product if you are breastfeeding.

• Take extra care if you are allergic to pollens or plants like ragweed, daisy, aster, marigolds, or chrysanthemums.

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

• Take extra care if you are taking drugs to dissolve blood clots. These are drugs like alteplase, reteplase, or streptokinase.

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

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

  • Bleeding problems

What should I watch for?

• Upset stomach

• Heartburn

• Increased gas or bloated stomach

• Mouth sores, loss of taste

• Rash

• Taking this product for a long time and then stopping it may cause nervous system problems. These are signs like tiredness, headache, problems sleeping, joint stiffness, or nervousness.

When do I need to call the doctor?

• Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the ER right away.

• Fast heart rate

• Very bad throwing up

• Very bad loose stools

• Bruising or bleeding that is not normal

• Changes in menstrual periods like lots of bleeding, spotting, or bleed...